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Delivery worker wearing a medical mask and carrying packages.
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.

A network of computer motherboards and other parts assembled to look like a miniature city.
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

'Charter Government' Places Citizens at the Center

Goldsmith, Stephen, Jayson White, and Ryan Streeter. "'Charter Government' Places Citizens at the Center." Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel, September 18, 2010.

Successful Regional Economy Shares a Single Vision

Goldsmith, Stephen. "Successful Regional Economy Shares a Single Vision." The Commercial Appeal (Memphis), March 28, 2010.

The Power of Social Innovation: How Civic Entrepreneurs Ignite Community Networks for Good

Goldsmith, Stephen, with Tim Burke and Gigi Georges. The Power of Social Innovation: How Civic Entrepreneurs Ignite Community Networks for Good. John Wiley and Sons, 2010.

The New Political Reality

Goldsmith, Stephen. "The New Political Reality." Economics21.org, February 3, 2010.

A Day for Service

Farris Jr., Isaac Newton, and Stephen Goldsmith. "A Day for Service." The Herald-Sun (North Carolina), January 18, 2010.

Red-Ink Tsunami: Why Old Ideas Can't Fix the New Government Perma-Crisis

Goldsmith, Stephen. "Red-Ink Tsunami: Why Old Ideas Can't Fix the New Government Perma-Crisis." Economics 21, January 12, 2010.

With Voluntarism on Rise Comes a Chance to Seize the Day

Solomont, Alan, and Steve Goldsmith. "With Voluntarism on Rise Comes a Chance to Seize the Day." Boston Globe, August 22, 2009.

The Audacity of Partnership

Goldsmith, Stephen. "The Audacity of Partnership." National Quality Improvement Center on the Privatization of Child Welfare Services, August 12, 2009.

Prudent Privatization

Goldsmith, Stephen. "Prudent Privatization." Government Finance Review 25.3 (June 2009): 95-96.

Foreword

Goldsmith, Stephen. Foreword. The Innovator's Playbook. Ed. William Eggers and Shalabh Singh. The Ash Institute and Deloitte Research, 2009.

Good Works in Hard Times

Goldsmith, Stephen, and John Bridgeland. "Good Works in Hard Times." Washington Times, March 9, 2009.

Briefing on Innovation and Service Delivery

Goldsmith, Stephen. "Briefing on Innovation and Service Delivery." Cabinet Secretary of the United Kingdom, March 2009.

Unlocking the Power of Networks: Keys to High-Performance Government

Goldsmith, Stephen, and Donald Kettl., eds. Unlocking the Power of Networks: Keys to High-Performance Government. Brookings Institution Press, 2009.

Prudent Privatization

Goldsmith, Stephen. "Prudent Privatization." Governing.com (Governing Magazine). January 14, 2009.

Moving from Core Functions to Core Values: Lessons from State Eligibility Modernizations

Goldsmith, Stephen, and Tim Burke. Moving from Core Functions to Core Values: Lessons from State Eligibility Modernizations. Unlocking the Power of Networks: Keys to High-Performance Government. Ed. Donald F. Kettl and Stephen Goldsmith. Brookings Institution Press, 2009, 95-120.

Ascension of an Innovator

Goldsmith, Stephen. "Ascension of an Innovator." Governing.com (Governing Magazine). December 17, 2008.

A Call to Serve the Nation As Volunteers

Goldsmith, Stephen. "A Call to Serve the Nation As Volunteers." Fort Worth Star-Telegram, December 8, 2008.

Volunteers for National Service Desperately Needed

Goldsmith, Stephen, and Harris Woffard. "Volunteers for National Service Desperately Needed." Miami Herald, December 3, 2008.

Service 2.0 and Cities

Goldsmith, Stephen. "Service 2.0 and Cities." National Civic Review 97.3 (Fall 2008): 52-55.

Mayor Chris Coleman, St. Paul

Goldsmith, Stephen. "Mayor Chris Coleman, St. Paul." Governing.com (Governing Magazine). October 6, 2008.

The Rewards of Volunteer Service

Goldsmith, Stephen, and Vince Jurasti. "The Rewards of Volunteer Service." Washington Times, August 17, 2008.

Mayor Shirley Franklin, Atlanta

Goldsmith, Stephen. "Mayor Shirley Franklin, Atlanta." Governing.com (Governing Magazine). July 14, 2008.

NACO Summer Conference on Innovation

Goldsmith, Stephen. "NACO Summer Conference on Innovation." National Association of Counties (NACO), July 13, 2008.

County Executive Ron Sims, King County, Washington.

Goldsmith, Stephen. "County Executive Ron Sims, King County, Washington." Governing.com (Governing Magazine). June 23, 2008.

Mayor David N. Cicilline, Providence, Rhode Island

Goldsmith, Stephen. "Mayor David N. Cicilline, Providence, Rhode Island." Governing.com (Governing Magazine). June 9, 2008.

Educational Options And America's Cities

Goldsmith, Stephen. "Educational Options And America's Cities." White House Summit on Inner-City Children and Faith-Based Schools, April 24, 2008.

Mayor Thomas M. Menino, Boston

Goldsmith, Stephen. "Mayor Thomas M. Menino, Boston." Governing.com (Governing Magazine). March 24, 2008.

Moving Men into the Mainstream: Best Practices in Prisoner Reentry Assistance

Goldsmith, Stephen. "Moving Men into the Mainstream: Best Practices in Prisoner Reentry Assistance." Manhattan Institute: Civic Bulletin 51. March 2008.

Moving Men into the Mainstream: Best Practices in Prisoner Reentry Assistance

Goldsmith, Stephen, and William B. Eimicke. "Moving Men into the Mainstream: Best Practices in Prisoner Reentry Assistance." Civic Bulletin. March 2008.

Applying Business Know-How to Early Childhood Education

Goldsmith, Stephen. "Applying Business Know-How to Early Childhood Education." Governing.com (Governing Magazine). February 25, 2008.

Mayor John Hickenlooper, Denver

Goldsmith, Stephen. "Mayor John Hickenlooper, Denver." Governing.com (Governing Magazine). February 25, 2008.

Innovative Ideas for New Mayors

Goldsmith, Stephen. "Innovative Ideas for New Mayors." Governing.com (Governing Magazine). February 11, 2008.

Introduction: Lessons from Our Best

Goldsmith, Stephen. "Introduction: Lessons from Our Best." Governing.com (Governing Magazine). January 28, 2008.

Improving Government Practices Without Breaking the Bank

Goldsmith, Stephen. "Improving Government Practices Without Breaking the Bank." Governing.com (Governing Magazine). January 23, 2008.

A Second Chance for Former Inmates.

Goldsmith, Stephen, and William B. Eimicke. "A Second Chance for Former Inmates." San Diego Union-Tribune, January 4, 2008.

What's Left for Government to Do?

Goldsmith, Stephen. "What's Left for Government to Do?" The American. January/February 2008.

What’s Left for Government to Do?

Goldsmith, Stephen. "What’s Left for Government to Do?" The American. Jan/Feb 2008.

Governing By Network: The Answer to Pound's Unanticipated Dissatisfaction.

Goldsmith, Stephen. "Governing By Network: The Answer to Pound's Unanticipated Dissatisfaction." Indiana Law Journal Supplement 82. Special Issue (2006-2007): 1243-1255.

The Feds vs. Innovation.

Goldsmith, Stephen. "The Feds vs. Innovation." The Washington Post.com, August 18, 2007.

Pre-K 101: Who Should Control a Four-Year-Old's Education, the Government or Parents?

Goldsmith, Stephen, and Nina S. Rees. "Pre-K 101: Who Should Control a Four-Year-Old's Education, the Government or Parents?" Education Next 7.3 (Summer 2007): 40-46.

Affordability Gap Destroying Dream of Owning Home.

Cisneros, Henry G., and Stephen Goldsmith. "Affordability Gap Destroying Dream of Owning Home." Chicago Sun-Times, April 28, 2007.

Local Innovation in 2006: A Focus on Partnerships.

Goldsmith, Stephen. "Local Innovation in 2006: A Focus on Partnerships." Municipal Year Book 2007. ICMA Press, 2007.

The Fight for Urban Accountability.

Goldsmith, Stephen. "The Fight for Urban Accountability." Governing.com (Governing Magazine) (December 13, 2006).

Crisis Breeds Innovation.

Goldsmith, Stephen. "Crisis Breeds Innovation." Governing.com (Governing Magazine) (October 11, 2006).

Privatizing to Improve Government

Goldsmith, Stephen. "Privatizing to Improve Government" in Transforming Government Through Privatization, Reason Foundation 20th Anniversary Annual Privatization Report, August 2006.

Improving Government Services Through Networked Government.

Goldsmith, Stephen. "Improving Government Services Through Networked Government." Special Feature in Annual Finance Ministers' Annual Reference Report (UK), August 2006.

Pre-K: Shaping the System That Shapes Children.

Goldsmith, Stephen, and Rhonda Meyer. "Pre-K: Shaping the System That Shapes Children." Civic Bulletin: Manhattan Institute (August 2006).

Faith-Based Organizations Versus Their Secular Counterparts: A Primer for Local Officials.

Goldsmith, Stephen, Bill Emicke, and Chris Pineda. "Faith-Based Organizations Versus Their Secular Counterparts: A Primer for Local Officials." Ash Institute for Democratic Governance and Innovation, Spring 2006.

An Agenda of Compassion that Works.

Bridgeland, John, and Stephen Goldsmith. "An Agenda of Compassion that Works." Washington Times, March 8, 2006.

Management Matters!

Goldsmith, Stephen. "Management Matters!" Governing.com (Governing Magazine) (February 1, 2006).