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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.

Two women in rural India dressed colorfully and carrying baskets on their heads.
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

Will We Know Success When We See it?

Stavins, Robert N. "Will We Know Success When We See it?" National Journal. December 6, 2010.

Knowing Success if You See It

Stavins, Robert N. "Knowing Success if You See It." Outreach. November 28, 2010.

The Problem of the Commons: Still Unsettled After 100 Years

Stavins, Robert N. "The Problem of the Commons: Still Unsettled After 100 Years." ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø Faculty Research Working Paper Series RWP10-042 and Harvard Project on International Climate Agreements Discussion Paper 2010-43, September 2010.

AB 32 and Climate Change:
The National Context of State Policies for a Global Commons Problem

Stavins, Robert N. "AB 32 and Climate Change: The National Context of State Policies for a Global Commons Problem." Agricultural and Resource Economics Update. September/October 2010, 2-5.

Post-Kyoto International Climate Policy: Implementing Architectures for Agreement

Aldy, Joseph E., and Robert N. Stavins, eds. Post-Kyoto International Climate Policy: Implementing Architectures for Agreement. Cambridge University Press, 2010.

The Power of Cape-and Trade

Stavins, Robert N., and Richard Schmalensee. "The Power of Cape-and Trade." Boston Globe, July 27, 2010.

Interactions Between State and Federal Climate Change Policies

Goulder, Lawrence H., and Robert N. Stavins. "Interactions Between State and Federal Climate Change Policies." ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø Faculty Research Working Paper Series and Harvard Project on Climate Agreements Discussion Paper Series (RWP10-028 and 2010-36), June 2010.

Three Key Elements of Post-2012 International Climate Policy Architecture

Olmstead, Sheila M., and Robert N. Stavins. "Three Key Elements of Post-2012 International Climate Policy Architecture." ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø Faculty Research Working Paper Series and Harvard Project on Climate Agreements Discussion Paper Series (RWP10-030 and 2010-37), June 2010.

Corporate Social Responsibility, Business Strategy, and the Environment

Reinhardt, Forest L., and Robert N. Stavins. "Corporate Social Responsibility, Business Strategy, and the Environment." Oxford Review of Economic Policy 26.2 (June 2010): 164-181.

Meaningful and Cost Effective Climate Policy: The Case for Cap and Trade

Peace, Janet, and Robert N. Stavins. "Meaningful and Cost Effective Climate Policy: The Case for Cap and Trade." Pew Center on Global Climate Change Working Paper Series, June 2010.

What Hath Copenhagen Wrought? A Preliminary Assessment

Stavins, Robert N., and Robert C. Stowe. "What Hath Copenhagen Wrought? A Preliminary Assessment." Environment Magazine 52.3 (May/June 2010): 8-14.

All States Need to Embrace Bipartisan Climate Bill

Stavins, Robert N. "All States Need to Embrace Bipartisan Climate Bill." Boston Globe, April 22, 2010.

The Effect of Allowance Allocations on Cap-and-Trade System Performance

Hahn, Robert W., and Robert N. Stavins. "The Effect of Allowance Allocations on Cap-and-Trade System Performance." ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø Faculty Research Working Paper Series RWP10-010 and NBER Working Papers 15854, March 2010.

Storing Carbon in Wood: A Cheaper Way to Slow Climate Change?

Stavins, Robert N. "Storing Carbon in Wood: A Cheaper Way to Slow Climate Change?" Milken Institute Review 12.1 (January 2010): 18-25.

After Kyoto: Solving The Climate Conundrum

Olmstead, Sheila M., and Robert N. Stavins. "After Kyoto: Solving The Climate Conundrum." CBS News, December 11, 2009.

An Expanded Three-Part Architecture for Post-2012 International Climate Policy

Olmstead, Sheila M., and Stavins, Robert N. "An Expanded Three-Part Architecture for Post-2012 International Climate Policy." ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø Faculty Research Working Paper Series RWP09-036, December 2009.

A Silver Lining in the Climate Talks Cloud

Stavins, Robert N. "A Silver Lining in the Climate Talks Cloud." Boston Globe, December 8, 2009.

Linking Tradable Permit Systems: A Key Element of Emerging International Climate Policy Architecture

Jaffe, Judson, Matthew Ranson, and Robert N. Stavins. "Linking Tradable Permit Systems: A Key Element of Emerging International Climate Policy Architecture." Ecology Law Quarterly 36.4 (2009): 789-808.

Worried About Competitiveness?

Stavins, Robert N. "Worried About Competitiveness?" The Environmental Forum. November/December 2009, 18.

A Portfolio of Domestic Commitments: Implementing Common but Differentiated Responsibilities

Stavins, Robert N. "A Portfolio of Domestic Commitments: Implementing Common but Differentiated Responsibilities." Carbon Market North America. October 3, 2009.

Can Countries Cut Carbon Emissions Without Hurting Economic Growth? Yes, the Transition Can be Gradual B and Affordable

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.

The Essential Pillars of a New Climate Pact

Olmstead, Sheila, and Robert N. Stavins. "The Essential Pillars of a New Climate Pact." Boston Globe, September 20, 2009.

Wonderful Politics of Cap-and-Trade

Stavins, Robert N. "Wonderful Politics of Cap-and-Trade." The Environmental Forum. September/October 2009.

An Expanded Three-Part Architecture for Post-2012 International Climate Policy

Olmstead, Sheila M., and Robert N. Stavins. "An Expanded Three-Part Architecture for Post-2012 International Climate Policy." Harvard Project on International Climate Agreements Discussion Paper 09-29, September 2009.

Summary for Policymakers

Aldy, Joseph E., and Robert Stavins. Summary for Policymakers. Post-Kyoto International Climate Policy. Ed. Joseph E. Aldy and Robert Stavins. Cambridge University Press, 2009, xxviii, 182.

Is Benefit-Cost Analysis Helpful for Environmental Regulation?

Stavins, Robert N. "Is Benefit-Cost Analysis Helpful for Environmental Regulation?" Environmental Leader. August 2, 2009.

Addressing Climate Change with a Comprehensive U.S. Cap-and-Trade System

Stavins, Robert N. "Addressing Climate Change with a Comprehensive U.S. Cap-and-Trade System." Environmental Law and Policy Annual Review 39 (August 2009): 10752-10766.

No Free Lunch at the Auto CAFE

Stavins, Robert N. "No Free Lunch at the Auto CAFE." The Environmental Forum. July/August 2009.

Introduction to the Issue

Stavins, Robert N., Carlo Carraro, and Charles Kolstad. "Introduction to the Issue." Review of Environmental Economics and Policy 3.2 (Summer 2009): 145-146.

Obama's Fuel-Efficiency Plan? Not So Efficient

Stavins, Robert N. "Obama's Fuel-Efficiency Plan? Not So Efficient." NPR.org, May 20, 2009.

The Stimulus and Green Jobs

Stavins, Robert N. "The Stimulus and Green Jobs." The Environmental Forum. May/June 2009.

Comparing Price and Non-Price Approaches to Urban Water Conservation

Olmstead, Sheila M., and Robert N. Stavins. "Comparing Price and Non-Price Approaches to Urban Water Conservation." Water Resources Research 45 (2009): W04301.

Institutions and Individuals

Stavins, Robert N. "Institutions and Individuals." The Environmental Forum. March/April 2009.

Introduction to the Issue

Stavins, Robert, Carlo Carraro, and Charles Kolstad. "Introduction to the Issue." Review of Environmental Economics and Policy 3.1 (Winter 2009): 1-3.

Opportunity for a Defining Moment

Stavins, Robert N. "Opportunity for a Defining Moment." The Environmental Forum. January/February 2009.

AB 32 / Combating Global Warming: Addressing Change Will Not Be Cheap or Easy

Stavins, Robert N. "AB 32 / Combating Global Warming: Addressing Change Will Not Be Cheap or Easy." The San Diego Union-Tribune, December 11, 2008.

Environmental Economics

Stavins, Robert N. "Environmental Economics." The New Palgrave Dictionary of Economics, 2nd Edition. Ed. Lawrence Blume and Steven Durlauf. Palgrave Macmillan, 2008.

Inspiration for Climate Change

Stavins, Robert N. "Inspiration for Climate Change." Boston Globe, November 12, 2008.

A Meaningful U.S. Cap-and-Trade System to Address Climate Change

Stavins, Robert N. "A Meaningful U.S. Cap-and-Trade System to Address Climate Change." Harvard Environmental Law Review 32.2 (2008): 293-371.

Land-Use Change and Carbon Sinks

Stavins, Robert N. "Land-Use Change and Carbon Sinks." The Environmental Forum. November/December 2008, 16.

What Drives Land Use Change in the United States? A National Analysis of Landowner Decisions

Lubowski, Ruben N., Andrew J. Plantinga, and Robert N. Stavins. "What Drives Land Use Change in the United States? A National Analysis of Landowner Decisions." Land Economics 84.4 (November 2008): 529-550.

Linkage of Tradable Permit Systems in International Climate Policy Architecture

Jaffe, Judson, and Robert N. Stavins. "Linkage of Tradable Permit Systems in International Climate Policy Architecture." ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø Faculty Research Working Paper Series and NBER Working Papers (RWP08-053 and 14432), October 2008.

Ongoing Drivers of Wetlands Depletion

Stavins, Robert N. "Ongoing Drivers of Wetlands Depletion." The Environmental Forum. September/October 2008, 16.

Clean Water Act Brief

Arrow, Kenneth J., William J. Baumol, Jagdish Bhagwati, Michael J. Boskin, Robert W. Crandall, Maureen L. Cropper, Michael Greenstone, Robert W. Hahn, David Harrison, R. Glenn Hubbard, Alfred E. Kahn, Robert E. Litan, Paul W. Macavoy, James C. Miller, Albert L. Nichols, William A. Niskanen, Roger G. Noll, Wallace E. Oates, Peter Passell, Sam Peltzman, Paul R. Portney, Harvey S. Rosen, Milton Russell, Thomas C. Schelling, Richard Schmalensee, Charles L. Schultze, V. Kerry Smith, Vernon L. Smith, Robert N. Stavins, W. Kip Viscusi, Lawrence J. White, and Richard Zeckhauser. "Clean Water Act Brief." Reg-Markets Center Brief 08-03, July 2008.

Corporate Social Responsibility through an Economic Lens

Stavins, Robert N. "Corporate Social Responsibility through an Economic Lens." The Environmental Forum. July/August 2008, 16.

Comparing Price and Non-Price Approaches to Urban Water Conservation

Olmstead, Sheila, and Robert N. Stavins. "Comparing Price and Non-Price Approaches to Urban Water Conservation." ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø Faculty Research Working Paper Series and NBER Working Paper Series (RWP08-034 and 14147), June 2008.

Introduction to the Issue

Stavins, Robert N., Carlo Carraro, and Charles Kolstad. "Introduction to the Issue." Review of Environmental Economics and Policy 2.2 (Summer 2008): 149-151.

Corporate Social Responsibility through an Economic Lens

Reinhardt, Forest L., Robert N. Stavins, and Richard H.K. Vietor. "Corporate Social Responsibility through an Economic Lens." Review of Environmental Economics and Policy 2.2 (Summer 2008): 219-239.

Enviro Justice and Cap-and-Trade

Stavins, Robert N. "Enviro Justice and Cap-and-Trade." The Environmental Forum. May/June 2008, 20.

Corporate Social Responsibility through an Economic Lens

Reinhardt, Forest L., Robert N. Stavins, and Richard H.K. Vietor. "Corporate Social Responsibility through an Economic Lens." Resources for the Future Discussion Papers, ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø Faculty Research Working Paper Series, and NBER Working Papers (08-12, RWP08-023, and 13989), April 2008.