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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

Rebalancing globalization

Rodrik, Dani. "Rebalancing globalization." Esprit 3 (March 2022): 37-47.

The Economic Complexity of Namibia: A Roadmap for Productive Diversification

Hausmann, Ricardo, Miguel Angel Santos, Douglas Barrios, Nikita Taniparti, Jorge Tudela Pye, and Jessie Lu. "The Economic Complexity of Namibia: A Roadmap for Productive Diversification." CID Faculty Working Papers Series, March 2022.

What Will It Take for Jordan to Grow?

O’Brien, Tim, Thao-Nguyên Bùi, Ermal Frasheri, Fernando Garcia, Farah Hani, Eric Protzer, Ricardo Villasmil, and Ricardo Hausmann. "What Will It Take for Jordan to Grow?" CID Faculty Working Papers Series, March 2022.

Globalization and Factor Income Taxation

Bachas, Pierre, Matthew H. Fisher-Post, Anders Jensen, and Gabriel Zucman. "Globalization and Factor Income Taxation." NBER Working Paper Series, March 2022.

COVID-19 and informal work: Evidence from 11 cities

Chen, Martha, Erofili Grapsa, Ghida Ismail, Michael Rogan, Marcela Valdivia, Laura Alfers, Jenna Harvey, Ana Carolina Ogando, Sarah Orleans Reed, and Sally Roever. "COVID-19 and informal work: Evidence from 11 cities." International Labour Review 161.1 (March 2022): 29-58.

The Case for a Punitive Tax on Russian Oil

Hausmann, Ricardo. "The Case for a Punitive Tax on Russian Oil." Project Syndicate. February 26, 2022.

Fighting the Last Inflation War

Frankel, Jeffrey A. "Fighting the Last Inflation War." Project Syndicate, February 24, 2022.

A Growth Diagnostic of Namibia

Hausmann, Ricardo, Miguel Angel Santos, Douglas Barrios, Nikita Taniparti, Jorge Tudela Pye, Jose Francisco Muci, and Jessie Lu. "A Growth Diagnostic of Namibia." CID Faculty Working Papers Series, February 2022.

Getting Real about Unknowns in Complex Policy Work

Andrews, Matthew. "Getting Real about Unknowns in Complex Policy Work." CID Faculty Working Papers Series, February 2022.

Goals and Gaps: Educational Careers of Immigrant Children

Carlana, Michela, Eliana La Ferrara, and Paolo Pinotti. "Goals and Gaps: Educational Careers of Immigrant Children." Econometrica 90.1 (January 2022): 1-29.

Are Vaccination Mandates Government Overreach?

Frankel, Jeffrey A. "Are Vaccination Mandates Government Overreach?" Project Syndicate, January 25, 2022.

Macroeconomic risks after a decade of microeconomic turbulence

Hausmann, Ricardo, Federico Sturzenegger, Patricio Goldstein, Frank Muci, and Douglas Barrios. "Macroeconomic risks after a decade of microeconomic turbulence." CID Faculty Working Papers Series, January 2022.

Employment Structure and the Rise of the Modern Tax System

Jensen, Anders. "Employment Structure and the Rise of the Modern Tax System." American Economic Review 112.1 (January 2022): 213-234.

Can Africa Compete in World Soccer?

Andrews, Matthew. "Can Africa Compete in World Soccer?" CID Faculty Working Papers Series, January 2022.

Knowledge for a just climate

Jasanoff, Sheila. "Knowledge for a just climate." Climatic Change 169 (December 2021): 36.

Tax Administration versus Tax Rates: Evidence from Corporate Taxation in Indonesia

Basri, M. Chatib, Mayara Felix, Rema Hanna, and Benjamin A. Olken. "Tax Administration versus Tax Rates: Evidence from Corporate Taxation in Indonesia." American Economic Review 111.12 (December 2021): 3827-3871.

Successful Failure in Public Policy Work

Andrews, Matthew. "Successful Failure in Public Policy Work." CID Faculty Working Paper Series, December 2021.

Economic Interests, Worldviews, and Identities: Theory and Evidence on Ideational Politics

Ash, Elliott, Sharun W. Mukand, and Dani Rodrik. "Economic Interests, Worldviews, and Identities: Theory and Evidence on Ideational Politics." vlog Faculty Research Working Paper Series RWP21-032, November 2021.

A Primer on Trade and Inequality

Rodrik, Dani. "A Primer on Trade and Inequality." vlog Faculty Research Working Paper Series RWP21-031, November 2021.

Fixing capitalism’s good jobs problem

Rodrik, Dani, and Stefanie Stantcheva. "Fixing capitalism’s good jobs problem." Oxford Review of Economic Policy 37.4 (Winter 2021): 824-837.

How to set greenhouse gas emission targets for all countries

Frankel, Jeffrey A. "How to set greenhouse gas emission targets for all countries." Combating Climate Change: A CEPR Collection. Ed. Beatrice Weder di Mauro. CEPR Press, October 2021, 43-48.

Informality, Consumption Taxes and Redistribution

Bachas, Pierre, Lucie Gadenne, and Anders Jensen. "Informality, Consumption Taxes and Redistribution." vlog Faculty Research Working Paper Series RWP21-026, October 2021.

A Note on the Global Distribution of Authorship in Economics Journals

Greenspon, Jacob, and Dani Rodrik. "A Note on the Global Distribution of Authorship in Economics Journals." NBER Working Paper Series, October 2021.

Review of Informal Women Workers in the Global South: Policies and Practices for the Formalisation of Women's Employment in Developing Economies

Chen, Martha, and Françoise Carré. Review of Informal Women Workers in the Global South: Policies and Practices for the Formalisation of Women's Employment in Developing Economies, ed. Jayati Ghosh. Gender & Development, 29.2-3, 09/02/2021: 684-687.

Search and Information Frictions on Global E-Commerce Platforms: Evidence from AliExpress

Bai, Jie, Maggie Chen, Jin Liu, and Daniel Yi Xu. "Search and Information Frictions on Global E-Commerce Platforms: Evidence from AliExpress." vlog Faculty Research Working Paper Series RWP20-037, November 2020; Updated September 2021.

The Challenges of Universal Health Insurance in Developing Countries: Experimental Evidence from Indonesia’s National Health Insurance

Banerjee, Abhijit, Amy Finkelstein, Rema Hanna, Benjamin A. Olken, Arianna Ornaghi, and Sudarno Sumarto. "The Challenges of Universal Health Insurance in Developing Countries: Experimental Evidence from Indonesia’s National Health Insurance." American Economic Review 11.9 (September 2021): 3035-3063.

What economic complexity theory can tell us about the EU’s pandemic recovery and resilience plans

Hausmann, Ricardo, Miguel Santos, Corrado Macchiarelli, and Renato Giacon. "What economic complexity theory can tell us about the EU’s pandemic recovery and resilience plans." LSE Blog. August 30, 2021.

Systematic Managed Floating

Frankel, Jeffrey. "Systematic Managed Floating." The Asian Monetary Policy Forum. Ed. Steven J. Davis, Edward S. Robinson, Bernard Yeung. World Scientific Publishing, 2021.

Finance as the Binding Constraint to Growth

Cheston, Timothy, Bradley Cunningham, Ricardo Hausmann, and Jorge Tapia. "Finance as the Binding Constraint to Growth." Growth Lab Working Paper Series, August 2021.

Coordination Failures in Adopting New Technological Capabilities as the Binding Constraint to Growth

Barrios, Douglas, Timothy Cheston, Bradley Cunningham, and Ricardo Hausmann. "Coordination Failures in Adopting New Technological Capabilities as the Binding Constraint to Growth." Growth Lab Working Paper Series, August 2021.

Africa’s Manufacturing Puzzle: Evidence from Tanzanian and Ethiopian Firms

Diao, Xinshen, Mia Ellis, Margaret McMillan, and Dani Rodrik. "Africa’s Manufacturing Puzzle: Evidence from Tanzanian and Ethiopian Firms." vlog Faculty Research Working Paper Series RWP21-018, July 2021.

How governments can prepare for crises: the lessons from COVID

Das, Jishnu, Adnan Q. Khan, Asim Khwaja, and Anum Malkani. "How governments can prepare for crises: the lessons from COVID." LSE COVID-19 Blog. July 14, 2021.

The Power of Perception: Limitations of Information in Reducing Air Pollution Exposure

Hanna, Rema, Bridget Hoffmann, Paulina Oliva, and Jake Schneider. "The Power of Perception: Limitations of Information in Reducing Air Pollution Exposure." IDB Working Paper Series, July 2021.

Place-specific determinants of income gaps: New sub-national evidence from Mexico

Hausmann, Ricardo, Carlo Pietrobelli, and Miguel Angel Santos. "Place-specific determinants of income gaps: New sub-national evidence from Mexico." Journal of Business Research 131 (July 2021): 782-792.

COVID-19 and Informal Work: Distinct Pathways of Impact and Recovery in 11 Cities Around the World

Chen, Martha, Erofili Grapsa, Ghida Ismail, Mike Rogan, and Marcela Valdivia. "COVID-19 and Informal Work: Distinct Pathways of Impact and Recovery in 11 Cities Around the World." Women in Informal Employment: Globalizing and Organizing (WIEGO), July 2021.

Can Transparency and Accountability Programs Improve Health? Experimental Evidence from Indonesia and Tanzania

Arkedis, Jean, Jessica Creighton, Akshay Dixit, Archon Fung, Stephen Kosack, Dan Levy, and Courtney Tolmie. "Can Transparency and Accountability Programs Improve Health? Experimental Evidence from Indonesia and Tanzania." World Development 142 (June 2021).

The Sounds of Development: Musical Representations as (An)other Source of Development Knowledge

Woolcock, Michael, David Lewis, and Dennis Rodgers. "The Sounds of Development: Musical Representations as (An)other Source of Development Knowledge." Journal of Development Studies 57.8 (June 2021): 1397-1412.

Preparing for Crises: Lessons from Covid-19

Das, Jishnu, Adnan Q. Khan, Asim I. Khwaja, and Anum Malkani. "Preparing for Crises: Lessons from Covid-19." LSE Public Policy Review 1.4 (May 2021): 8.

The Role of the Diaspora in the Internationalization of the Colombian Economy

Nedelkoska, Ljubica, Andre Assumpcao, Ana Grisanti, Matte Hartog, Julian Hinz, Jessie Lu, Daniela Muhaj, Eric Protzer, Annalee Saxenian, and Ricardo Hausmann. "The Role of the Diaspora in the Internationalization of the Colombian Economy." CID Faculty Working Paper Series, May 2021.

Environmental Protection or Environmental Protectionism? Evidence from Tail Pipe Emission Standards in China

Bai, Jie, Shanjun Li, Danxia Xie, and Hui Zhou. “Environmental Protection or Environmental Protectionism? Evidence from Tail Pipe Emission Standards in China.” AEA Papers and Proceedings 111 (May 2021): 381–85. https://doi.org/10.1257/pandp.20211033.

A Policy Matrix for Inclusive Prosperity

Rodrik, Dani, and Stefanie Stantcheva. "A Policy Matrix for Inclusive Prosperity." Economics for Inclusive Prosperity, April 2021.

The Social Life of Articles: Some Reflections on the Making and Impact of ‘Social Capital and Economic Development’

Woolcock, Michael. "The Social Life of Articles: Some Reflections on the Making and Impact of ‘Social Capital and Economic Development’." Theory and Society 50.3 (April 2021): 381-392.

Food vs. Food Stamps: Evidence from an At-Scale Experiment in Indonesia

Banerjee, Abhijit, Rema Hanna, Benjamin A. Olken, Elan Satriawan, and Sudarno Sumarto. "Food vs. Food Stamps: Evidence from an At-Scale Experiment in Indonesia." NBER Working Paper Series, April 2021.

Economic Complexity Report for Western Australia

Hausmann, Ricardo, Eric Protzer, Jorge Tapia, and Ana Grisanti. "Economic Complexity Report for Western Australia." CID Working Paper Series, April 2021.

Growth Perspective on Western Australia

Hausmann, Ricardo, Douglas Barrios, Ana Grisanti, Semiray Kasoolu, Tim O'Brien, Eric Protzer, Rushabh Sanghvi, Nikita Taniparti, and Jorge Tapia. "Growth Perspective on Western Australia." CID Working Paper Series, April 2021.

Western Australia – Research Findings and Policy Recommendations

Hausmann, Ricardo, Ana Grisanti, Douglas Barrios, Eric S. M. Protzer, Jorge Tapia, Nikita Taniparti, Rushabh Sanghvi, Semiray Kasoolu, and Tim O'Brien. "Western Australia – Research Findings and Policy Recommendations." CID Faculty Working Papers Series, April 2021.

How Economists and Non-Economists Can Get Along

Rodrik, Dani. "How Economists and Non-Economists Can Get Along." Project Syndicate. March 2021.

Productive Ecosystems and the arrow of development

O’Clery, Neave, Muhammed Ali Yildirim, and Ricardo Hausmann. "Productive Ecosystems and the arrow of development." Nature Communications 12.1 (March 2021): 1479.

Loreto’s Hidden Wealth: Economic Complexity Analysis and Productive Diversification Opportunities

Hausmann, Ricardo, Miguel Ángel Santos, Jorge Tudela Pye, Yang Li, and Ana Grisanti. "Loreto’s Hidden Wealth: Economic Complexity Analysis and Productive Diversification Opportunities." CID Faculty Working Papers Series, March 2021.

Melons as Lemons: Asymmetric Information, Consumer Learning and Seller Reputation

Bai, Jie. "Melons as Lemons: Asymmetric Information, Consumer Learning and Seller Reputation." CID Faculty Working Paper Series, March 2021.