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Feature: The Impact of State Paid Sick Leave Laws on Service Workers

Daniel Schneider finds that state paid sick leave laws increased service workers’ access to paid sick leave and reduced the share of service workers who worked while sick.

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Feature: Connecting Absolute and Relative Intergenerational Mobility

Deirdre Bloome offers two frameworks for understanding the relationship between types of intergenerational mobility, or whether people are socioeconomically better off than their parents.

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Feature: Studying a Government Program to Support Women’s Self-Help Groups

Michael Walton explores the interactions between state and society in rural India within a major community-based development program, finding two major tensions.

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Feature: The Data-Informed City

Jorrit de Jong presents a comprehensive framework for how cities can use data to address problems more effectively, efficiently, equitably, and with better accountability.

Harvard Kennedy School faculty disseminate their research in working publications and papers that contribute to public knowledge and fuel policy innovation. This list features recent faculty publications, including journal articles, books, edited volumes, research papers, and public testimony.

Faculty Publications

Addressing Informality, Reducing Poverty

Chen, Martha. "Addressing Informality, Reducing Poverty." Poverty in Focus: Jobs, Jobs, Jobs - The Policy Challenge. December 2008, 6-7.

Famine, Widowhood, and Paid Work: Seeking Gender Justice in South Asia

Chen, Martha. "Famine, Widowhood, and Paid Work: Seeking Gender Justice in South Asia." Arguments for a Better World: Essays in Honor of Amartya Sen: Volume II: Society, Institutions, and Development. Ed. Kaushik Basu and Ravi Kanbur. Oxford University Press, 2008.

The Good Governance Agenda: Beyond Indicators Without Theory

Andrews, Matthew. "The Good Governance Agenda: Beyond Indicators Without Theory." Oxford Development Studies 36.4 (December 2008): 379-407.

The Effect of Monetary Policy on Real Commodity Prices.

Frankel, Jeffrey A. ""The Effect of Monetary Policy on Real Commodity Prices."." Asset Prices and Monetary Policy. Ed. John Y. Campbell. University of Chicago Press, 2008.

Linking Knowledge with Action Using Community Facilitators to Span Boundaries: Lessons from East Africa

Nkedianye, D., Kaelo, D., Reid, R.S., Neselle, M., Onetu, L., Makui, O., Said, M., Kiruswa, S., Kristjanson, P., Kamuaro, O., Kifugo, S., Dickson, N. & Clark, W.C. "Linking Knowledge with Action Using Community Facilitators to Span Boundaries: Lessons from East Africa." Center for International Development, December 2008.

Proof that the Hajj Makes Pilgrims More Religious - and More Tolerant

Khwaja, Asim Ijaz, David Clingingsmith, and Michael Kremer. "Proof that the Hajj Makes Pilgrims More Religious - and More Tolerant." The National, November 27, 2008.

Save the Emerging Markets

Rodrik, Dani. "Save the Emerging Markets." BusinessWorld Online. November 13, 2008.

Beyond 'The Answer' to Flexible Solutions in Managing Health in Africa

Andrews, Matthew. "Beyond 'The Answer' to Flexible Solutions in Managing Health in Africa." ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø Faculty Research Working Paper Series RWP08-067, November 2008.

Good Government Means Different Things in Different Countries

Andrews, Matthew. "Good Government Means Different Things in Different Countries." ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø Faculty Research Working Paper Series RWP08-068, November 2008.

Conceptualizing Globalization: International Organisations: The Challenge of Aligning Mission, Means and Legitimacy

Lawrence, Robert Z. "Conceptualizing Globalization: International Organisations: The Challenge of Aligning Mission, Means and Legitimacy." World Economy 31.11 (November 2008): 1455-1470.

Why Do More Open Economies Have Bigger Governments?

Rodrik, Dani. "Why Do More Open Economies Have Bigger Governments?" Embedding Global Markets: An Enduring Challenge. Ed. John G. Ruggie. Ashgate, 2008, 113-144.

A Spreading Banyon Tree: The Self-Employed Women's Association, India

Chen, Martha. "A Spreading Banyon Tree: The Self-Employed Women's Association, India." From Clients to Citizens: Communities Changing the Course of Their Own Development. Ed. Alison Mathie and Gordon Cunningham. Intermediate Technology Publications Ltd., 2008.

The Other Hand: High Bandwidth Development Policy

Hausmann, Ricardo. "The Other Hand: High Bandwidth Development Policy." Center for International Development and ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø Faculty Research Working Paper series (179 and RWP08-060), October 2008.

In Search of the Chains that Hold Brazil Back

Hausmann, Ricardo. "In Search of the Chains that Hold Brazil Back." Center for International Development and ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø Faculty Research Working Paper (181 and RWP08-061), October 2008.

Growth Diagnostics in Peru

Hausmann, Ricardo, and Bailey Klinger. "Growth Diagnostics in Peru." Center for International Development and ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø Faculty Research Working Paper series (181 and RWP08-062), October 2008.

Achieving Export-Led Growth in Colombia

Hausmann, Ricardo, and Bailey Klinger. "Achieving Export-Led Growth in Colombia." Center for International Development and ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø Faculty Research Working Paper Series (182 and RWP08-063), October 2008.

Should Eastern European Countries Join the Euro? A Review and Update of Trade Estimates and Consideration of Endogenous OCA Criteria

Frankel, Jeffrey A. "Should Eastern European Countries Join the Euro? A Review and Update of Trade Estimates and Consideration of Endogenous OCA Criteria." ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø Faculty Research Working Paper Series RWP08-059, October 2008.

Global Environmental Policy and Global Trade Policy

Frankel, Jeffrey A. "Global Environmental Policy and Global Trade Policy." Harvard Project on International Climate Agreements Discussion Paper and ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø Faculty Research Working Paper Series (08-14 and RWP08-058), October 2008.

Snake-Oil Tax Cuts

Frankel, Jeffrey A. "Snake-Oil Tax Cuts." ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø Faculty Research Working Paper Series RWP08-056, October 2008.

The New Development Economics: We Shall Experiment, but How Shall We Learn?

Rodrik, Dani. "The New Development Economics: We Shall Experiment, but How Shall We Learn?" ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø Faculty Research Working Paper Series RWP08-055, October 2008.

Who Killed Wall Street?

Rodrik, Dani. "Who Killed Wall Street?" BusinessWorld Online. October 14, 2008.

Redistribution in a Model of Voting and Campaign Contributions.

Campante, Filipe R. "Redistribution in a Model of Voting and Campaign Contributions." KSG Faculty Research Working Paper Series RWP07-045, October 2007.

An Elaborated Proposal for Global Climate Policy Architecture: Specific Formulas and Emission Targets for All Countries in All Decades

Frankel, Jeffrey A. "An Elaborated Proposal for Global Climate Policy Architecture: Specific Formulas and Emission Targets for All Countries in All Decades." Harvard Project on International Climate Agreements Discussion Paper 08-08, October 2008.

Understanding South Africa's Economic Puzzles

Rodrik, Dani. "Understanding South Africa's Economic Puzzles." Economics of Transition 16.4 (September 2008): 769-797.

Informality in South Asia: A Review

Chen, Martha, and Donna Doane. "Informality in South Asia: A Review." WIEGO Working Paper No. 4, September 2008.

Schooling and Political Participation in a Neoclassical Framework: Theory and Evidence

Campante, Filipe R., and Davin Chor. "Schooling and Political Participation in a Neoclassical Framework: Theory and Evidence." Center for International Development and ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø Faculty Research Working Paper Series (178 and RWP08-043), September 2008.

Estimation of De Facto Exchange Rate Regimes: Synthesis of the Techniques for Inferring Flexibility and Basket Weights

Frankel, Jeffrey A., and Shang-Jin Wei. "Estimation of De Facto Exchange Rate Regimes: Synthesis of the Techniques for Inferring Flexibility and Basket Weights." IMF Staff Papers 55.3 (September 2008): 384-416.

South Africa Trade Policy Matters: Trade Performance and Trade Policy

Edwards, Lawrence, and Robert Z. Lawrence. "South Africa Trade Policy Matters: Trade Performance and Trade Policy." Economics of Transition 16.4 (September 2008): 585-608.

Fiscal and Monetary Policy in a Commodity-Based Economy

Frankel, Jeffrey, Ben Smit, and Federico Sturzenegger. "Fiscal and Monetary Policy in a Commodity-Based Economy." Economics of Transition 16.4 (September 2008): 679-713.

South Africa's Export Predicament

Hausmann, Ricardo, and Bailey Klinger. "South Africa's Export Predicament." Economics of Transition 16.4 (September 2008): 609-637.

Doing Growth Diagnostics in Practice: A 'Mindbook'

Hausmann, Ricardo, Bailey Klinger, and Rodrigo Wagner. "Doing Growth Diagnostics in Practice: A 'Mindbook'." Center for International Development Working Paper 177, September 2008.

Why Is Fiscal Policy Often Procyclical?

Alesina, Alberto, Filipe R. Campante, and Guido Tabellini. "Why Is Fiscal Policy Often Procyclical?" Journal of the European Economic Association 6.5 (September 2008): 1006-36.

Nations et Mondialisation: Les Strategies Nationales de Developpement dans un Monde Globalise

Rodrik, Dani. Nations et Mondialisation: Les Strategies Nationales de Developpement dans un Monde Globalise. Editions Decouverte, 2008.

Income per Natural: Measuring Development for People Rather Than Places

Clemens, Michael A., and Lant Pritchett. "Income per Natural: Measuring Development for People Rather Than Places." Population & Development Review 34.3 (September 2008): 395-434.

Tracing the Impact of Bank Liquidity Shocks: Evidence from an Emerging Market

Khwaja, Asim Ijaz, and Atif Mian. "Tracing the Impact of Bank Liquidity Shocks: Evidence from an Emerging Market." American Economic Review 98.4 (September 2008): 1413-1442.

Review of The Chinese Economy: Transitions and Growth

Perkins, Dwight H. Review of The Chinese Economy: Transitions and Growth, by Barry Naughton. The Developing Economies, 46.3, September 2008: 315-317.

Power Plant Emissions: What the Sulfur Tells Us

Steinfeld, E., R. Lester, and E. Cunningham. "Power Plant Emissions: What the Sulfur Tells Us." China Economic Quarterly (September 2008).

Don't Cry Over Doha Failure as the Stakes Were Inflated

Rodrik, Dani. "Don't Cry Over Doha Failure as the Stakes Were Inflated." Japan Times, August 11, 2008.

Cooking Stoves, Indoor Air Pollution and Respiratory Health in Rural Orissa

Duflo, Esther, Michael Greenstone, and Rema Hanna. "Cooking Stoves, Indoor Air Pollution and Respiratory Health in Rural Orissa." Economic and Political Weekly 43.32 (August 9, 2008).

Don't Cry for Doha

Rodrik, Dani. "Don't Cry for Doha." Daily News Egypt, August 5, 2008.

A Dime a Day: The Possibilities and Limits of Private Schooling in Pakistan

Andrabi, Tahir, Jishnu Das, and Asim Ijaz Khwaja. "A Dime a Day: The Possibilities and Limits of Private Schooling in Pakistan." Comparative Education Review 52.3 (August 2008).

Innovative Real Estate Taxes and Fees to Finance Municipal Public Infrastructure and Services in Vietnam

Rosengard, Jay K. "Innovative Real Estate Taxes and Fees to Finance Municipal Public Infrastructure and Services in Vietnam." Vietnam Ministry of Finance Policy Advisory Group, August 2008.

Creating Credibility: Legitimacy and Accountability for Transnational Civil Society

Brown, L. David. Creating Credibility: Legitimacy and Accountability for Transnational Civil Society. Kumarian Press, 2008.

Powerful Women: Does Exposure Reduce Bias?

Lori Beaman, Raghabendra Chattopadhyay, Esther Duflo, Rohini Pande, and Petia Topalova. "Powerful Women: Does Exposure Reduce Bias?" Center for International Development, ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø Faculty Research Working Paper Series and NBER Working Papers (175, RWP08-037 and 14198), July 2008.

Cornell-SEWA-WIEGO 2008 Dialogue - Ahmedabad and Delhi - Compendium of Personal and Technical Notes

Chen, Martha. "Cornell-SEWA-WIEGO 2008 Dialogue - Ahmedabad and Delhi - Compendium of Personal and Technical Notes." Cornell University: Department of Applied Economics and Management Working Paper 2008-15, June 2008.

Is Black Economic Empowerment a South African Growth Catalyst? (Or Could it Be?)

Andrews, Matthew. "Is Black Economic Empowerment a South African Growth Catalyst? (Or Could it Be?)." Center for International Development Working Papers and ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø Faculty Research Working Paper Series (170 and RWP08-033), June 2008.

Options for Addressing the Leakage/Competitiveness Issue In Climate Change Policy Proposals

Frankel, Jeffrey A. "Options for Addressing the Leakage/Competitiveness Issue In Climate Change Policy Proposals." Paper for Conference on Climate Change, Trade and Investment: Is a Collusion Inevitable? Brookings Institution, Washington, D, June 9 2008.

Final Recommendations of the International Panel on the Accelerated and Shared Growth Initiative for South Africa (ASGISA)

Hausmann, Ricardo. "Final Recommendations of the International Panel on the Accelerated and Shared Growth Initiative for South Africa (ASGISA)." Center for International Development and ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø Faculty Research Working Paper Series (163 and RWP08-032), June 2008.

Reconfiguring Industrial Policy: A Framework with an Application to South Africa

Hausmann, Ricardo, Dani Rodrik, and Charles F. Sabel. "Reconfiguring Industrial Policy: A Framework with an Application to South Africa." Center for International Development and ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø Faculty Research Working Paper Series (168 and RWP08-031), June 2008.

Examining Beneficiation

Hausmann, Ricardo, Bailey Klinger, and Robert Z. Lawrence. "Examining Beneficiation." Center for International Development and ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø Faculty Research Working Paper Series (162 and RWP08-030), June 2008.