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
Stavins, Robert N., and Sheila M. Olmstead. "Environmental Insights: Conversations on policy and practice from the Harvard Environmental Economics Program." Harvard Environmental Economics Program, October 2021.
Richard Schmalensee, and Robert N. Stavins. "The Sordid History of Congressional Acceptance and Rejection of Cap-and-Trade: Implications for Climate Policy." Vox, March 17, 2013.
Stavins, Robert N. "International Climate Policy: The Durban Platform Opens a Window." Oxford University Press鈥檚 Blog, January 24, 2012.
Stavins, Robert N. "Curbing Carbon." Technology Review, March/April 2011.
Stavins, Robert N. "Why Cancun Trumped Copenhagen: Warmer Relations on Rising Temperatures." Christian Science Monitor, December 20, 2010.
Stavins, Robert N., and Richard Schmalensee. "The Power of Cape-and Trade." Boston Globe, July 27, 2010.
Stavins, Robert N. "All States Need to Embrace Bipartisan Climate Bill." Boston Globe, April 22, 2010.
Olmstead, Sheila M., and Robert N. Stavins. "After Kyoto: Solving The Climate Conundrum." CBS News, December 11, 2009.
Stavins, Robert N. "A Silver Lining in the Climate Talks Cloud." Boston Globe, December 8, 2009.
Stavins, Robert N. "Can Countries Cut Carbon Emissions Without Hurting Economic Growth? Yes, the Transition Can be Gradual B and Affordable." Wall Street Journal, September 21, 2009.
Olmstead, Sheila, and Robert N. Stavins. "The Essential Pillars of a New Climate Pact." Boston Globe, September 20, 2009.
Stavins, Robert N. "Obama's Fuel-Efficiency Plan? Not So Efficient." NPR.org, May 20, 2009.
Stavins, Robert N. "AB 32 / Combating Global Warming: Addressing Change Will Not Be Cheap or Easy." The San Diego Union-Tribune, December 11, 2008.
Stavins, Robert N. "Inspiration for Climate Change." Boston Globe, November 12, 2008.
Stavins, Robert N. "Don't Blame Romney." Boston Globe, December 10, 2005.
Stavins, Robert N. "Taking Fish to Market; Why Not Trade Fishing Rights Like Pollution Credits?" Forbes, April 23, 2003.
Stavins, Robert N. 鈥淎 Better Way to Regulate Fishing.鈥 Boston Globe, December 2, 2002.
Stavins, Robert N. 鈥淏rayton Point Power Plant: Weigh Costs to Benefit.鈥 Boston Business Journal, June 21, 2002.
Gruenspecht, Howard, and Robert N. Stavins. 鈥淎 Level Field on Pollution at Power Plants.鈥 Boston Globe, January 26, 2002.
Stavins, Robert N. "Give Bush Time on Climate Issues." Boston Globe, April 4, 2001.