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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.

A family with a father, mother, and two small children walking on a dirt path.
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

Seeing like a State or Seeing the State? A Qualitative Study of a Government Program to Support Women’s Self-Help Groups in Madhya Pradesh, India

Bhanjdeo, Arundhita, Nivedita Narain, Surili Sheth, and Michael Walton. "Seeing like a State or Seeing the State? A Qualitative Study of a Government Program to Support Women’s Self-Help Groups in Madhya Pradesh, India." RWP25-002, June 2025.

Can Chile Escape an Inequality Trap? …And Why It Matters for Long-Term Development and Growth

Lecaros, Ignacia, Daniela Paz Cruzat, Ricardo Pommer Muñoz, Pablo Tillan, and Michael Walton. "Can Chile Escape an Inequality Trap? …And Why It Matters for Long-Term Development and Growth." RWP24-008, November 2024.

The Dollar versus the Euro as International Reserve Currencies

Chinn, Menzie D., Jeffrey A. Frankel, and Hiro Ito. "The Dollar versus the Euro as International Reserve Currencies." ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø Faculty Research Working Paper Series RWP24-005, March 2024.

Using Satellite Imagery to Detect the Impacts of New Highways: An Application to India

Baragwanath Vogel, Kathryn, Gordon H. Hanson, Amit Khandelwal, Chen Liu, and Hogeun Park. "Using Satellite Imagery to Detect the Impacts of New Highways: An Application to India." ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø Faculty Research Working Paper Series RWP24-003, January 2024.

Homeward Bound: How Migrants Seek Out Familiar Climates

Obolensky, Marguerite, Marco Tabellini, and Charles Taylor. "Homeward Bound: How Migrants Seek Out Familiar Climates." ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø Faculty Research Working Paper Series RWP24-001, January 2024.

Globalization and Factor Income Taxation

Bachas, Pierre, Matthew Fisher-Post, Anders Jensen, and Gabriel Zucman. "Globalization and Factor Income Taxation." ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø Faculty Research Working Paper Series RWP23-027, August 2023.

Great Dilution: The Global Impact of the US Inflation Shock on Sovereign Debt

Nair, Gautam, and Federico Sturzenegger. "Great Dilution: The Global Impact of the US Inflation Shock on Sovereign Debt." ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø Faculty Research Working Paper Series RWP22-009, July 2022.

The New Economics of Industrial Policy

Juhász, Réka, Nathan J. Lane, and Dani Rodrik. "The New Economics of Industrial Policy." ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø Faculty Research Working Paper Series RWP23-022, August 2023.

Optimal Public Transportation Networks:
Evidence from the World’s Largest Bus
Rapid Transit System in Jakarta

Kreindler, Gabriel, Arya Gaduh, Tilman Graff, Rema Hanna, and Benjamin A. Olken. "Optimal Public Transportation Networks: Evidence from the World’s Largest Bus Rapid Transit System in Jakarta." ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø Faculty Research Working Paper Series RWP23-018, June 2023.

Who Should Make Decisions? Public Perceptions of Democratic Inclusion in Housing Policy

de Benedictis-Kessner, Justin, Katherine Levine Einstein, and Maxwell Palmer. "Who Should Make Decisions? Public Perceptions of Democratic Inclusion in Housing Policy." ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø Faculty Research Working Paper Series RWP23-016, June 2023.

On Productivism

Rodrik, Dani. "On Productivism." ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø Faculty Research Working Paper Series RWP23-012, March 2023.

Multidimensional Human Capital and the Wage Structure

Deming, David. "Multidimensional Human Capital and the Wage Structure." ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø Faculty Research Working Paper Series RWP23-011, March 2023.

Crowding in Private Quality: The Equilibrium Effects of Public Spending in Education

Andrabi, Tahir, Natalie Bau, Jishnu Das, Naureen Karachiwalla, and Asim Ijaz Khwaja. "Crowding in Private Quality: The Equilibrium Effects of Public Spending in Education." ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø Faculty Research Working Paper Series RWP23-010, January 2023.

Can Inclusionary Zoning Be an Effective Housing Policy in Greater Boston? Evidence from Lynn and Revere

Mock, Rozalyn, Megan Willis-Jackson, Bobby Wang, Justin de Benedictis-Kessner, Linda Bilmes, and Brian Iammartino. "Can Inclusionary Zoning Be an Effective Housing Policy in Greater Boston? Evidence from Lynn and Revere." ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø Faculty Research Working Paper Series RWP23-006, January 2023.

Trading Places: Mobility Responses of Native and Foreign-Born Adults to the China Trade Shock

Autor, David, David Dorn, and Gordon H. Hanson. "Trading Places: Mobility Responses of Native and Foreign-Born Adults to the China Trade Shock." ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø Faculty Research Working Paper Series RWP23-007, January 2023.

Local Labor Market Impacts of the Energy Transition: Prospects and Policies

Hanson, Gordon H. "Local Labor Market Impacts of the Energy Transition: Prospects and Policies." ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø Faculty Research Working Paper Series RWP23-005, January 2023.

Health Care Spending Growth Has Slowed: Will the Bend in the Curve Continue?

Smith, Sheila D., Joseph P. Newhouse, and Gigi A. Cuckler. "Health Care Spending Growth Has Slowed: Will the Bend in the Curve Continue?" ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø Faculty Research Working Paper Series RWP23-001, January 2023.

US Immigration from Latin America in Historical Perspective

Hanson, Gordon H., Pia Orrenius, and Madeline Zavodny. "US Immigration from Latin America in Historical Perspective." ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø Faculty Research Working Paper Series RWP22-023, November 2022.

What is public policy success, especially in development?

Andrews, Matt. "What is public policy success, especially in development?" ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø Faculty Research Working Paper Series RWP22-015, September 2022.

A Simple Theory of Economic Development at the Extensive Industry Margin

Diodato, Dario, Ricardo Hausmann, and Ulrich Schetter. "A Simple Theory of Economic Development at the Extensive Industry Margin." ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø Faculty Research Working Paper Series RWP22-016, September 2022.

How Partisanship in Cities Influences Housing Policy

de Benedictis Kessner, Justin, Daniel Jones, and Christopher Warshaw. "How Partisanship in Cities Influences Housing Policy." ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø Faculty Research Working Paper Series RWP21-035, August 2022.

Four Facts about Human Capital

Deming, David. "Four Facts about Human Capital." ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø Faculty Research Working Paper Series RWP22-007, June 2022.

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." ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø Faculty Research Working Paper Series RWP21-032, November 2021.

A Primer on Trade and Inequality

Rodrik, Dani. "A Primer on Trade and Inequality." ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø Faculty Research Working Paper Series RWP21-031, November 2021.

Informality, Consumption Taxes and Redistribution

Bachas, Pierre, Lucie Gadenne, and Anders Jensen. "Informality, Consumption Taxes and Redistribution." ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø Faculty Research Working Paper Series RWP21-026, October 2021.

The Virus, Vaccination, and Voting

Frankel, Jeffrey A., and Randy Kotti. "The Virus, Vaccination, and Voting." ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø Faculty Research Working Paper Series RWP21-021, 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." ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø Faculty Research Working Paper Series RWP21-018, July 2021.

Emerging Cities as Independent Engines of Growth: The Case of Buenos Aires

Hausmann, Ricardo, Douglas Barrios, Daniela Muhaj, Sehar Noor, Carolina Pan, Miguel Angel Santos, Jorge Tapia, and Bruno Zuccolo. "Emerging Cities as Independent Engines of Growth: The Case of Buenos Aires." ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø Faculty Research Working Paper Series RWP20-036, November 2020.

You Get What You Pay For: Sources and Consequences of the Public Sector Premium in Albania and Sri Lanka

Hausmann, Ricardo, Ljubica Nedelkoska, and Sehar Noor. "You Get What You Pay For: Sources and Consequences of the Public Sector Premium in Albania and Sri Lanka." ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø Faculty Research Working Paper Series RWP20-004, February 2020.

Building a Good Jobs Economy

Rodrik, Dani, and Charles Sabel. "Building a Good Jobs Economy." ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø Faculty Research Working Paper Series RWP20-001, January 2020.

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." ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø Faculty Research Working Paper Series RWP19-020, June 2019.

The Curious Case of the Missing Defaults

Reinhart, Carmen. "The Curious Case of the Missing Defaults." ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø Faculty Research Working Paper Series RWP19-004, January 2019.

The (Lack of) Distortionary Effects of Proxy-Means Tests: Results from a Nationwide Experiment in Indonesia

Banerjee, Abhijit, Rema Hanna, Benjamin A. Olken, and Sudarno Sumarto. "The (Lack of) Distortionary Effects of Proxy-Means Tests: Results from a Nationwide Experiment in Indonesia." ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø Faculty Research Working Paper Series RWP18-041, December 2018.

Universal Basic Incomes vs. Targeted Transfers: Anti-Poverty Programs in Developing Countries

Hanna, Rema, and Benjamin A. Olken. "Universal Basic Incomes vs. Targeted Transfers: Anti-Poverty Programs in Developing Countries." ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø Faculty Research Working Paper Series RWP18-024, August 2018.

Upping the Ante: The Equilibrium Effects of Unconditional Grants to Private Schools

Andrabi, Tahir, Jishnu Das, Asim Ijaz Khwaja, Selcuk Ozyurt, and Niharika Singh. "Upping the Ante: The Equilibrium Effects of Unconditional Grants to Private Schools." ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø Faculty Research Working Paper Series RWP18-019, July 2018.

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.

Enhancing Public Health Outcomes in Developing Countries: From Good Policies and Best Practices to Better Implementation

Woolcock, Michael. "Enhancing Public Health Outcomes in Developing Countries: From Good Policies and Best Practices to Better Implementation." ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø Faculty Research Working Paper Series RWP18-016, February 2018.

Alleviating Global Poverty: Labor Mobility, Direct Assistance, and Economic Growth

Pritchett, Lant. "Alleviating Global Poverty: Labor Mobility, Direct Assistance, and Economic Growth." ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø Faculty Research Working Paper Series RWP18-013, March 2018.

Exponential Innovation and Human Rights: Implications for Science and Technology Diplomacy

Juma, Calestous. "Exponential Innovation and Human Rights: Implications for Science and Technology Diplomacy." ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø Faculty Research Working Paper Series RWP18-011, February 2018.

African Regional Economic Integration: The Emergence, Evolution, and Impact of Institutional Innovation

Juma, Calestous, and Francis Mangeni. "African Regional Economic Integration: The Emergence, Evolution, and Impact of Institutional Innovation." ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø Faculty Research Working Paper Series RWP18-003, January 2018.

Space Technology and Africa’s Development: The Strategic Role of Small Satellites

Juma, Calestous, Wesley L. Harris, and Peter B. Waswa. "Space Technology and Africa’s Development: The Strategic Role of Small Satellites." ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø Faculty Research Working Paper Series RWP17-043, September 2017.

African Megacities as Emerging Innovation Ecosystems

Nawrot, Katarzyna A., Calestous Juma, and James Donald. "African Megacities as Emerging Innovation Ecosystems." ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø Faculty Research Working Paper Series RWP17-031, August 2017.

Structural Change, Fundamentals, and Growth: A Framework and Case Studies

McMillan, Margaret, Dani Rodrik, and Claudia Sepulveda. "Structural Change, Fundamentals, and Growth: A Framework and Case Studies." ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø Faculty Research Working Paper Series RWP17-024, May 2017.

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.

Institutions vs. Social Interactions in Driving Economic Convergence: Evidence from Colombia

Coscia, Michele, Timothy Cheston, and Ricardo Hausmann. "Institutions vs. Social Interactions in Driving Economic Convergence: Evidence from Colombia." ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø Faculty Research Working Paper Series RWP17-014, February 2017.

From Proof of Concept to Scalable Policies: Challenges and Solutions, with an Application

Banerjee, Abhijit, Rukmini Banerji, James Berry, Esther Duflo, Harini Kannan, Shobhini Mukerji, Marc Shotland, and Michael Walton. "From Proof of Concept to Scalable Policies: Challenges and Solutions, with an Application." ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø Faculty Research Working Paper Series RWP16-057, September 2016.

Shifting Gears: A Growth Diagnostic of Panama

Hausmann, Ricardo, Luis Espinoza, and Miguel Angel Santos. "Shifting Gears: A Growth Diagnostic of Panama." ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø Faculty Research Working Paper Series RWP16-045, October 2016.

Economic Complexity in Panama:
Assessing Opportunities for Productive Diversification

Hausmann, Ricardo, Jose Ramon Morales, and Miguel Angel Santos. "Economic Complexity in Panama: Assessing Opportunities for Productive Diversification." ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø Faculty Research Working Paper Series RWP16-046, October 2016.

Research and Impacts of Digital Financial Services

Pande, Rohini, Dean Karlan, Jake Kendall, Rebecca Mann, Tavneet Suri, and Jonathan Zinman. "Research and Impacts of Digital Financial Services." ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø Faculty Research Working Paper Series RWP16-037, September 2016.

Microfinance: Points of Promise

Field, Erica, Abraham Holland, and Rohini Pande. "Microfinance: Points of Promise." ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø Faculty Research Working Paper Series RWP16-036, September 2014.