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The White House lawn on a sunny day.
Feature: Is DOGE Sure It Wants to Fire These People?

Juliette Kayyem examines the negative effects that Elon Musks’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) could have on the safety of everyday Americans.

River running through a densely populated area.
Feature: Private Benefits from Public Investment in Climate Resilience

Joseph Aldy finds that governmental construction of levees, which enhance resilience to flood risks amplified by climate change, increases home values by 3-4 percent.

Person sits on a bed holding a check.
Feature: Assessing Government Outreach to Bolster Benefits Take-Up

Elizabeth Linos finds that light-touch interventions significantly, consistently, and cost-effectively increase benefits take-up among low-income households, while higher-touch proactive outreach yields minimal additional take-up.

Black family happily sits on the grass in a park.
Feature: Excess Mortality Rate in U.S. Black Children Since 1950

Soroush Saghafian finds that 5 million excess deaths of Black Americans, including over 500,000 infants, could have been avoided over the past 70 years if their mortality rates were equal to those of White Americans.

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

Personal Narratives Build Trust Across Ideological Divides

Hagmann, David, Julia Minson, and Catherine H. Tinsley. "Personal Narratives Build Trust Across Ideological Divides." April 5, 2021.

When Deliberation Produces Persuasion rather than Polarization: Measuring and modeling Small Group Dynamics in a Field Experiment

Esterling, Kevin M., Archon Fung, and Taeku Lee. "When Deliberation Produces Persuasion rather than Polarization: Measuring and modeling Small Group Dynamics in a Field Experiment." British Journal of Political Science 51.2 (April 2021): 666-684.

The Power of Experiments: Decision Making in a Data-Driven World

Luca, Michael, and Max Bazerman. The Power of Experiments: Decision Making in a Data-Driven World. MIT Press, 2021.

Nudges and choice architecture in organizations: New frontiers

Chapman, Gretchen, Katherine L. Milkman, David Rand, Todd Rogers and Richard H. Thalere. "Nudges and choice architecture in organizations: New frontiers." Organizational Behavior and Human Decision Processes 163 (March 2021).

The demotivating effect (and unintended message) of awards

Robinson, Carly D., Jana Gallus, Monica G. Lee, and Todd Rogers. "The demotivating effect (and unintended message) of awards." Organizational Behavior and Human Decision Processes 163 (March 2021): 51-64.

CSIS Commission on the Korean Peninsula: Recommendations for the U.S.-Korea Alliance

Hamre, James, Joseph S. Nye Jr., and Victor Cha. "CSIS Commission on the Korean Peninsula: Recommendations for the U.S.-Korea Alliance." CSIS Commission on the Korean Peninsula Reports, March 2021.

The Role of Leadership in Cultivating Collective Democratic Voice

Ganz, Marshall. "The Role of Leadership in Cultivating Collective Democratic Voice." The American Prospect. February 26, 2021.

Democracy and the Digital Public Sphere

Cohen, Joshua, and Archon Fung. "Democracy and the Digital Public Sphere." Digital Technology and Democratic Theory. Ed. Lucy Bernholz, Héléne Landemore, and Rob Reich. University of Chicago Press, 2021, 23-61.

Public Leadership with a Moral Purpose: A Phenomenological View

Cook, Chaveso L., Melissa A. Shambach, Greta Zukauskaite, Emily A. Pate, and Dana H. Born. "Public Leadership with a Moral Purpose: A Phenomenological View." The Journal of Character & Leadership Development 8.1 (Winter 2021): 144-159.

Soft power: the evolution of a concept

Nye, Joseph S. "Soft power: the evolution of a concept." Journal of Political Power 14.1 (February 2021): 196-208.

To Learn About the Democratic Party’s Future, Look to What Latino Organizers did in Arizona

Han, Hahrie, and Elizabeth McKenna. "To Learn About the Democratic Party’s Future, Look to What Latino Organizers did in Arizona." The Washington Post, Monkey Cage, February 9, 2021.

The Conversation: How Seeking and Speaking the Truth About Racism Can Radically Transform Individuals and Organizations

Livingston, Robert W. The Conversation: How Seeking and Speaking the Truth About Racism Can Radically Transform Individuals and Organizations. Penguin Random House, 2021.

Understanding Consumer Conversations

Packard, Grant, Jonah Berger, Reihane Boghrati, Michael Yeomans, Julia Minson, Hanne Collins, Francesca Gino, Grant Donnelly, Kristin Hurst, Nicole Sintov, and Yang Li. "Understanding Consumer Conversations." Advances in Consumer Research 49 (2021): 780-785.

Veil-of-Ignorance Reasoning Mitigates Self-Serving Bias in Resource Allocation During the COVID-19 Crisis

Huang, Karen, Regan M. Bernhard, Netta Barak-Corren, Max H. Bazerman and Joshua D. Greene. "Veil-of-Ignorance Reasoning Mitigates Self-Serving Bias in Resource Allocation During the COVID-19 Crisis." Judgment and Decision Making 16.1 (January 2021): 1-19.

Negotiating Your Next Job

Bowles, Hannah Riley, and Bobbi Thomason. "Negotiating Your Next Job." Harvard Business Review. January-February 2021.

Returnable Reciprocity: Returnable Gifts are More Effective than Unreturnable Gifts at Promoting Virtuous Behaviors

Zlatev, Julian J., and Todd Rogers. "Returnable Reciprocity: Returnable Gifts are More Effective than Unreturnable Gifts at Promoting Virtuous Behaviors." Organizational Behavior and Human Decision Processes 161, Supplement (November 2020): 74-84.

Taxes and Tithes: The Organizational Foundations of Bolsonarismo

McKenna, Elizabeth. "Taxes and Tithes: The Organizational Foundations of Bolsonarismo." International Sociology 35.6 (November 2020): 610-631.

Leaders Who Lust: Power, Money, Sex, Success, Legitimacy, Legacy

Kellerman, Barbara, and Todd L. Pittinsky. Leaders Who Lust: Power, Money, Sex, Success, Legitimacy, Legacy. Cambridge University Press, 2020.

How to Promote Racial Equity in the Workplace

Livingston, Robert. "How to Promote Racial Equity in the Workplace." Harvard Business Review. September-October 2020.

Are Generational Categories Meaningful Distinctions for Workforce Management?

Born, Dana, Committee on the Consideration of Generational Issues in Workforce Management and Employment Practices, eds. Are Generational Categories Meaningful Distinctions for Workforce Management? National Academy of Science, 2020.

Social Movements in a Global Context: History, Content, and Form

Bringel, Breno, and Elizabeth McKenna. "Social Movements in a Global Context: History, Content, and Form." The Nonprofit Sector: A Research Handbook. Ed. Walter W. Powell and Patricia Bromley. Stanford University Press, 2020, 631-647.

Returnable Reciprocity: When Optional Gifts Increase Compliance

Zlatev, Julian J., and Todd Rogers. "Returnable Reciprocity: When Optional Gifts Increase Compliance." ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø Faculty Research Working Paper Series RWP20-007, March 2020.

People Power: Building Political Bases to Make Multiracial Democracy Work

Schrantz, Doran, Michelle Oyakawa, and Elizabeth McKenna. "People Power: Building Political Bases to Make Multiracial Democracy Work." Stanford Social Innovation Review 18.1 (Winter 2020): A9–A11.

It helps to ask: The cumulative benefits of asking follow-up questions.

Yeomans, Michael, Alison Wood Brooks, Karen Huang, Julia Minson, and Francesca Gino. "It helps to ask: The cumulative benefits of asking follow-up questions." Journal of Personality and Social Psychology 117.6 (December 2019): 1139-1144.

Communicating with Warmth in Distributive Negotiations Is Surprisingly Counterproductive

Jeong, Martha, Julia Minson, Michael Yeomans, and Francesca Gino. "Communicating with Warmth in Distributive Negotiations Is Surprisingly Counterproductive." Management Science 65.12 (December 2019): 5813-5837.

Renewing Democracy Requires the Creation of an Inclusive Collective

Ganz, Marshall, and Art Reyes III. "Renewing Democracy Requires the Creation of an Inclusive Collective." Sanford Social Innovation Review (Winter 2020).

Using Behavioral Insights to Improve School Administrative Communications: The Case of Truancy Notifications

Lasky-Fink, Jessica, Carly Robinson, Hedy Chang, and Todd Rogers. "Using Behavioral Insights to Improve School Administrative Communications: The Case of Truancy Notifications." ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø Faculty Research Working Paper Series RWP19-026, August 2019.

Empirical Assessment: Two Facets of Moral Maturity

Born, Dana H., William H. Hendrix, and Justin Hartley. "Empirical Assessment: Two Facets of Moral Maturity." Journal of Character & Leadership Development 6.2 (Summer 2019): 151-160.

The Dual-Purpose Playbook

Battilana, Julie, Anne-Claire Pache, Metin Sengul, and Marissa Kimsey. "The Dual-Purpose Playbook." Harvard Business Review 97.2 (March-April 2019): 124-133.

Character and Leadership: Ancient Wisdom for the 21st Century

Born, Dana, and Megone, Christopher. "Character and Leadership: Ancient Wisdom for the 21st Century." Journal of Character & Leadership Development 6.1 (Winter 2019): 68-87.

Education Is Not Preparing Students for a Fast-Changing World

Born, Dana. "Education Is Not Preparing Students for a Fast-Changing World." The Boston Globe, October 28, 2018.

Bringing Leadership Back In

Ganz, Marshall, and Elizabeth McKenna. "Bringing Leadership Back In." The Wiley Blackwell Companion to Social Movements. Ed. David A. Snow, Sarah A. Soule, Hanspeter Kriesi, and Holly J. McCammon. Wiley-Blackwell, 2018, 185-202.

Opening Adaptation Windows onto Public Financial Management Reform Gaps in Mozambique

Andrews, Matthew, Tim McNaught, and Salimah Samji. "Opening Adaptation Windows onto Public Financial Management Reform Gaps in Mozambique." ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø Faculty Research Working Paper Series RWP18-017, May 2018.

Professionalizing Leadership

Kellerman, Barbara. Professionalizing Leadership. Oxford University Press, 2018.

Overcoming the Limits of Institutional Reform in Uganda

Andrews, Matthew. "Overcoming the Limits of Institutional Reform in Uganda." Development Policy Review 36.S1 (November 2017): O159–O182.

Learning to Target for Economic Diversification: PDIA in Sri Lanka

Andrews, Matt, Duminda Ariyasinghe, Thamari Batuwanthudawa, Shivanthika Darmasiri, Nilupul de Silva, Peter Harrington, Prasanna Jayasinghe, et al. "Learning to Target for Economic Diversification: PDIA in Sri Lanka." ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø Faculty Research Working Paper Series RWP17-020, January 2017.

Building State Capability: Evidence, Analysis, Action

Lant Pritchett, Matthew Andrews, and Michael Woolcock. Building State Capability: Evidence, Analysis, Action. Oxford University Press, 2017.

The Untilled Field of Field Campaigns

Han, Hahrie, and Elizabeth McKenna. "The Untilled Field of Field Campaigns." Perspectives on Politics 14.3 (September 2016): 750-757.

Going Beyond Heroic Leaders in Development

Andrews, Matthew. "Going Beyond Heroic Leaders in Development." Public Administration and Development 36.3 (August 2016): 171-184.

Off Pitch: Football’s Financial Integrity
Weaknesses, and How to Strengthen Them

Andrews, Matthew, and Peter Harrington. "Off Pitch: Football’s Financial Integrity Weaknesses, and How to Strengthen Them." ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø Faculty Research Working Paper Series and CID Working Paper RWP16-009, March 2016.

Doing Problem Driven Work

Andrews, Matthew, Lant Pritchett, and Michael Woolcock. "Doing Problem Driven Work." ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø Faculty Research Working Paper Series RWP15-073, December 2015.

The Challenge of Building (Real) State Capability

Andrews, Matthew, Lant Pritchett, and Michael Woolcock. "The Challenge of Building (Real) State Capability." ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø Faculty Research Working Paper Series RWP15-074, December 2015.

Has Sweden Injected Realism into Public Financial Management Reforms in Partner Countries?

Andrews, Matthew. "Has Sweden Injected Realism into Public Financial Management Reforms in Partner Countries?" ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø Faculty Research Working Paper Series RWP15-063, October 2015.

Explaining Positive Deviance in Public Sector Reforms in Development

Andrews, Matthew. "Explaining Positive Deviance in Public Sector Reforms in Development." World Development 74 (October 2015): 197-208.

Groundbreakers: How Obama’s 2.2 Million Volunteers Transformed Campaigning in America

McKenna, Elizabeth, and Hahrie Han. Groundbreakers: How Obama’s 2.2 Million Volunteers Transformed Campaigning in America. Oxford University Press, 2015.

Engaging Voters Can Kickstart Community Activism

Han, Hahrie, and Elizabeth McKenna. "Engaging Voters Can Kickstart Community Activism." The Washington Post, Monkey Cage, November 25, 2014.

This Is PFM

Andrews, Matthew, Marco Cangiano, Neil Cole, Paolo de Renzio, Philipp Krause, and Renaud Seligmann. "This Is PFM." ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø Faculty Research Working Paper Series RWP14-034, July 2014.

Why Distributed End Users Often Limit Public Financial Management Reform Success

Andrews, Matthew. "Why Distributed End Users Often Limit Public Financial Management Reform Success." ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø Faculty Research Working Paper Series RWP14-026, May 2014.

An Ends-Means Approach to
Looking At Governance

Andrews, Matthew. "An Ends-Means Approach to Looking At Governance." ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø Faculty Research Working Paper Series RWP14-022, April 2014.

Can One Retell a Mozambican Reform Story Through Problem Driven Iterative Adaptation?

Andrews, Matthew. "Can One Retell a Mozambican Reform Story Through Problem Driven Iterative Adaptation?" ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø Faculty Research Working Paper Series RWP14-018, April 2014.