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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

“The Dollarization Debate: Is It Over?”

Hausmann, Ricardo. “The Dollarization Debate: Is It Over?” East Asia’s Monetary Future. Ed. Suthiphand Chirathivat, Emil-Maria Clasassen, and Jurgen Schroeder. Edward Elgar, 2004.

The Proliferation of Sovereigns: Are There Lessons for Integration?

Braun, Matías, Ricardo Hausmann, and Lant Pritchett. "The Proliferation of Sovereigns: Are There Lessons for Integration?" Integrating the Americas: FTAA and Beyond. Ed. Antoni Estevadeordal, Dani Rodrik, Alan M. Taylor, and Andrés Velasco. Harvard University Press, 2004.

Introduction.

Estevadeordal, Antoni, Dani Rodrik, Alan M. Taylor, and Andrés Velasco. "Introduction." Integrating the Americas: FTAA and Beyond. Ed. Antoni Estevadeordal, Dani Rodrik, Alan M. Taylor, and Andrés Velasco. Harvard University Press, 2004.

In Search of the Black Swan: Analysis of the Statistical Evidence of Electoral Fraud in Venezuela.

Hausmann, Ricardo, and Roberto Rigobon. “In Search of the Black Swan: Analysis of the Statistical Evidence of Electoral Fraud in Venezuela." Working Paper, September 2004.

The Long-Run Volatility Puzzle of the Real Exchange Rate.

Ricardo Hausmann, Ugo Panizza, and Roberto Rigobon. "The Long-Run Volatility Puzzle of the Real Exchange Rate." NBER Working Paper # 10751, September 2004.

The Challenge of Fiscal Adjustment in a Democracy: The Case of India.

Hausmann, Ricardo, and Catriona Purfield. "The Challenge of Fiscal Adjustment in a Democracy: The Case of India." International Monetary Fund Working Paper WP/04/168, September 2004.

Brookings Trade Forum: 2003

Collins, Susan M., and Dani Rodrik, eds. Brookings Trade Forum: 2003. Brookings Institution, 2004.

Integrating the Americas: FTAA and Beyond

Estevadeordal, Antoni, Dani Rodrik, Alan M. Taylor, and Andrés Velasco, eds. Integrating the Americas: FTAA and Beyond. Harvard University Press, 2004.

Measuring Social Capital: An Integrated Questionnaire.

Grootaert, Christiaan, Deepa Narayan, Veronica Nyhan Jones, and Michael Woolcock. "Measuring Social Capital: An Integrated Questionnaire." World Bank Working Paper Series No. 18, January 2004.

Getting the Social Relations Right: Toward an Integrated Theology and Theory of Development.

Woolcock, Michael. "Getting the Social Relations Right: Toward an Integrated Theology and Theory of Development." Globalisation and the Good. Ed. Peter Heslam. Eerdmans Publishing, 2004, 41-51.

Empowerment at the Local Level: Issues, Responses, Assessments.

Woolcock, Michael. "Empowerment at the Local Level: Issues, Responses, Assessments." Power, Rights and Poverty: Concepts and Connections. Ed. Ruth Alsop. World Bank, 2004, 111-117.

Bush's Jobless Economic Recovery: Workers Pay Price for Productivity.

Frankel, Jeffrey A. "Bush's Jobless Economic Recovery: Workers Pay Price for Productivity." Forward, December 19, 2003.

Economic Development as Self Discovery.

Hausmann, Ricardo, and Dani Rodrik. "Economic Development as Self Discovery." The Journal of Development Economics 72.2 (December 2003): 603-633.

On the Determinants of Original Sin: An Empirical Investigation.

Hausmann, Ricardo. "On the Determinants of Original Sin: An Empirical Investigation." Journal of International Money and Finance 22.7 (December 2003): 957-990.

Kin Groups and Reciprocity: A Model of Credit Transactions in Ghana

La Ferrara, Eliana. "Kin Groups and Reciprocity: A Model of Credit Transactions in Ghana." American Economic Review 93.5 (December 2003): 1730-1751.

The Euro Area and World Interest Rates.

Chinn, Menzie, and Jeffrey A. Frankel. "The Euro Area and World Interest Rates." Santa Cruz Center for International Economics Paper 03-17, November 2003.

Currency Mismatches, Debt Intolerance and Original Sin: Why They Are Not the Same and Why It Matters.

Eichengreen, Barry, Ricardo Hausmann, and Ugo Panizza. "Currency Mismatches, Debt Intolerance and Original Sin: Why They Are Not the Same and Why It Matters." NBER Working Paper # 10036, October 2003.

Is Trade Good or Bad for the Environment? Sorting Out the Causality.

Frankel, Jeffrey A., and Andrew K. Rose. "Is Trade Good or Bad for the Environment? Sorting Out the Causality." KSG Faculty Research Working Papers Series RWP03-038, September 2003.

Discovering El Salvador's Production Potential.

Rodrik, Dani, and Ricardo Hausmann. "Discovering El Salvador's Production Potential." Working Paper, September 2003.

Improving Access to Financial Services for Low-Income Households and Microenterprises in Indonesia.

Patten, Richard, Jay K. Rosengard, Don Johnston, and Widjojo Kusomo. "Improving Access to Financial Services for Low-Income Households and Microenterprises in Indonesia." Deutsche Gesellschaft für Technische Zusammenarbeit (GTZ) GmbH, Jakarta, Conference Paper, August 2003.

Safety Nets or Safety Ropes? Dynamic Benefit Incidence of Two Crisis Programs in Indonesia.

Sumarto, Sudarno, Asep Suryahadi, and Lant Pritchett. "Safety Nets or Safety Ropes? Dynamic Benefit Incidence of Two Crisis Programs in Indonesia." World Development 31.7 (July 2003).

Bush's Tax-Cut Policy is a Bad Investment.

Frankel, Jeffrey A. "Bush's Tax-Cut Policy is a Bad Investment." Forward, June 27, 2003.

A Crude Peg for the Iraqi Dinar.

Frankel, Jeffrey A. "A Crude Peg for the Iraqi Dinar." Financial Times, June 13, 2003.

The Primacy of Institutions (and What This Does and Does Not Mean).

Rodrik, Dani, and Arvind Subramanian. "The Primacy of Institutions (and What This Does and Does Not Mean)." Finance & Development June 2003.

Advice to a Fledgling Economic Advisor.

Frankel, Jeffrey A. "Advice to a Fledgling Economic Advisor." Financial Times, March 31, 2003.

Trading Places: How to Tell the Republicans from the Democrats.

Frankel, Jeffrey A. "Trading Places: How to Tell the Republicans from the Democrats." Milken Institute Review March 2003: 18-25.

Experience of and Lessons from Exchange Rate Regimes in Emerging Economies.

Frankel, Jeffrey A. "Experience of and Lessons from Exchange Rate Regimes in Emerging Economies." KSG Faculty Research Working Papers Series RWP03-011, February 2003.

National Institutions and the Role of the IMF

Frankel, Jeffrey A. "National Institutions and the Role of the IMF." KSG Faculty Research Working Papers Series RWP03-010, February 2003.

Bush Had the Right to Impose Steel Tariffs.

Lawrence, Robert Z. "Bush Had the Right to Impose Steel Tariffs." Financial Times, January 28, 2003.

Chávez Must Yield to Election Calls.

Hausmann, Ricardo. "Chávez Must Yield to Election Calls." Financial Times, January 7, 2003.

Comment on: Institutions, Trade, and Growth.

Pritchett, Lant. "Comment on: Institutions, Trade, and Growth." Journal of Monetary Economics 50.1 (January 2003): 163-165.

A Proposed Monetary Regime for Small Commodity-Exporters: Peg the Export Price ('PEP').

Frankel, Jeffrey A. "A Proposed Monetary Regime for Small Commodity-Exporters: Peg the Export Price ('PEP')." KSG Faculty Research Working Papers Series RWP03-003, January 2003.

Mexico.

Grindle, Merilee S. "Mexico." Introduction to Comparative Politics (3rd edition). Ed. Mark Kesselman, Joel Krieger and WIlliam A. Joseph. Houghton Mifflin, 2003, 463-512.

1952 and All That: The Bolivian Revolution in Comparative Perspective.

Grindle, Merilee S. "1952 and All That: The Bolivian Revolution in Comparative Perspective." Proclaiming Revolution: Bolivia in Comparative Perspective. Ed. Merilee S. Grindle and Pilar Domingo. Harvard University Press, 2003.

Shadowing the Past? Policy Reform in Bolivia, 1985-2002.

Grindle, Merilee S. "Shadowing the Past? Policy Reform in Bolivia, 1985-2002." Proclaiming Revolution: Bolivia in Comparative Perspective. Ed. Merilee S. Grindle and Pilar Domingo. Harvard University Press, 2003.

Introduction: What Do We Learn from the Country Narratives?

Rodrik, Dani. "Introduction: What Do We Learn from the Country Narratives?" In Search of Prosperity: Analytic Narratives on Economic Growth. Ed. Dani Rodrik. Princeton University Press, 2003.

Framing Practice-Research Engagement for Democratizing Knowledge.

Brown, L. David, Gabriele Bammer, Srilatha Batliwala, and Frances Kunreuther. "Framing Practice-Research Engagement for Democratizing Knowledge." Action Research 1.1 (2003): 85-102.

Re-Establishing Microfinance Services in East Timor: Back to BRI?

Rosengard, Jay, et al. "Re-Establishing Microfinance Services in East Timor: Back to BRI?" Center for Business and Government, 2003.

Managing Currency Crises in Emerging Markets

Dooley, Michael P., and Jeffrey A. Frankel, eds. Managing Currency Crises in Emerging Markets. University of Chicago Press, 2003.

Proclaiming Revolution: Bolivia in Comparative Perspective

Grindle, Merilee S., and Pilar Domingo, eds. Proclaiming Revolution: Bolivia in Comparative Perspective. Institute of Latin American Studies, 2003.

In Search of Prosperity: Analytic Narratives on Economic Growth

Rodrik, Dani, ed. In Search of Prosperity: Analytic Narratives on Economic Growth. Princeton University Press, 2003.

Globalization, Social Exclusion, and Work: With Special Reference to Informal Employment and Gender.

Chen, Martha, and Marilyn Carr. "Globalization, Social Exclusion, and Work: With Special Reference to Informal Employment and Gender." World Commission on Social Impacts of Globalization, 2003.

Rethinking the Informal Economy: From Enterprise Characteristics to Employment Relations.

Chen, Martha. "Rethinking the Informal Economy: From Enterprise Characteristics to Employment Relations." Rethinking Labor Market Informalization: Precarious Jobs, Poverty, and Social Protection. Cornell University, 2003.

The Investment Climate for Female Informal Businesses: A Case Study from Urban and Rural India.

Chen, Martha, Renana Jhabvala, and Reema Nanavaty. "The Investment Climate for Female Informal Businesses: A Case Study from Urban and Rural India." Background Paper for the 2005 World Development Report, 2003.

When Economic Reform Goes Wrong: Cashews in Mozambique.

Rodrik, Dani, Margaret S. McMillan, and Karen Horn Welch. "When Economic Reform Goes Wrong: Cashews in Mozambique." Brookings Trade Forum, 2003.

An Alternative Interpretation of the 'Resource Curse': Theory and Political Implications.

Hausmann, Ricardo, and Roberto Rigobón. "An Alternative Interpretation of the 'Resource Curse': Theory and Political Implications." Fiscal Policy Formulation and Implementation in Oil-Producing Countries. Ed. Jeffrey M. Davis, Rolando Ossowski, and Annalisa Fedelino. International Monetary Fund, 2003.

Brookings Trade Forum: 2002

Collins, Susan M., and Dani Rodrik, eds. Brookings Trade Forum: 2002. Brookings Institution, 2003.

Venezuela's Growth Implosion: A Neo-Classical Story

Hausmann, Ricardo. "Venezuela's Growth Implosion: A Neo-Classical Story." In Search of Prosperity: Analytic Narratives on Economic Growth. Ed. Dani Rodrik. Princeton University Press, 2003.

Comment on Impacts of the Indonesian Economic Crisis: Price Changes and the Poor

Pritchett, Lant. Comment on "Impacts of the Indonesian Economic Crisis: Price Changes and the Poor" by James Levinson, Steven Berry, and Jed Friedman. Managing Currency Crises in Emerging Markets, Ed. Michael P. Dooley and Jeffrey A. Frankel. University of Chicago, 2003: 393.

Measuring International Capital Mobility: A Review.

Frankel, Jeffrey A. "Measuring International Capital Mobility: A Review." International Financial Integration. Ed. Sylvester Eijffinger and Jan Lemmen. Edward Elgar, 2003.