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Feature: Changes in Racial Gaps in Retirement Security over Time

Douglas Elmendorf and Karen Dynan find a large wealth disparity between White and Black families nearing retirement age, and notable wealth declines for both groups between 2001 and 2019.

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Feature: Recovering from COVID

James Stock finds that COVID-19 recovery was unprecedented in its rapid speed but still introduced or accelerated structural economic changes, including to the labor force.

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Feature: Efficacy of Text Messaging in Activating Hard-to-Reach Voters

Latanya Sweeney finds that text message reminders can effectively boost engagement and registration accuracy among hard-to-reach voters.

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Feature: The Global Distribution of Authorship in Economics Journals

Dani Rodrik finds that Western and Northern European authors are overrepresented in economics journals by an order of magnitude compared to authors based in low-income countries.

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

E-voting as the magic bullet for European parliamentary elections?

Norris, Pippa. "E-voting as the magic bullet for European parliamentary elections?" The European Union and E-Voting. Ed. Alexander Trechsel and Fernando Mendez. Routledge, 2005, 60-91.

Elections and Public Opinion.

Norris, Pippa. "Elections and Public Opinion." The Blair Effect II 2001-5. Ed. Dennis Kavanagh and Anthony Seldon. Cambridge University Press, 2005, 43-67.

It's the Women, Stupid.

Norris, Pippa. "It's the Women, Stupid." Women's Rights - Reference Shelf; vol 77 No. 4. Ed. Jennifer Curry. H.W. Wilson Co., 2005.

Gendering Social Capital: Bowling in the Women's Leagues?

Norris, Pippa, and Ronald Inglehart. "Gendering Social Capital: Bowling in the Women's Leagues?" Gender and Social Capital. Ed. Brenda O'Neill. Routledge, 2005, Ch. 4, 73-98.

Women as Political Leaders Worldwide: Cultural Barriers and Opportunities.

Norris, Pippa, and Ronald Inglehart. "Women as Political Leaders Worldwide: Cultural Barriers and Opportunities." Women and Elective Office, 2nd edition. Ed. Sue Thomas and Clyde Wilcox. Oxford University Press, 2005, ch 13.

Electoral Reform and Fragmented Multipartyism.

Norris, Pippa. "Electoral Reform and Fragmented Multipartyism." Onkymeha 2005: 71-105.

The Third Blair Victory: How and Why?

Norris, Pippa, Christopher Wlezien. "The Third Blair Victory: How and Why?" Parliamentary Affairs 58.Supplement 1 (2005): 1-27.

Whether the Campaign Mattered and How.

Norris, Pippa, Christopher Wlezien. "Whether the Campaign Mattered and How." Parliamentary Affairs 58.Supplement 1 (2005): 214-231.

A tese da nova clivagem e a base social do apoio &agrave direita radical.

Norris, Pippa. "A tese da "nova clivagem" e a base social do apoio &agrave direita radical." Opini&atildeo P&uacuteblica 11.1 (2005): 1-32.

The Impact of the Internet on Political Activism: Evidence From Europe

Norris, Pippa. ""The Impact of the Internet on Political Activism: Evidence From Europe"." International Journal of Electronic Government Research 1.1 (2005): 19-39.

Development in Party Communications.

Norris, Pippa. "Development in Party Communications." NDI Handbook: The Present and Future Role of Political Parties in Democratic Institutions, 2005.

Of Polls, Mountains: U.S. Journalists and Their Use of Election Surveys.

Patterson, Thomas E. "Of Polls, Mountains: U.S. Journalists and Their Use of Election Surveys." Public Opinion Quarterly 69.5 (2005): 716-724.

“Democracy and Constitutionalism in South Asia: The Bangladesh Experience.”

Rizvi, Gowher. “Democracy and Constitutionalism in South Asia: The Bangladesh Experience.” Civilization and Public Law. Ed. Evangelos Venizelos and Antoine Pantelis. Esperia Publications, 2005, 113-146.

What's the Lesson Here for the Democrats?

Kamarck, Elaine. "What's the Lesson Here for the Democrats?" Newsday, January 21, 2005.

Congress, Constituencies, and US Foreign Policy in the Caspian.

King, David C., and Miles Pomper. "Congress, Constituencies, and US Foreign Policy in the Caspian." The Limits of Culture: Islam, Foreign Policy and the Caspian. Ed. Brenda Shaffer. MIT Press, 2005.

The Electoral College Flunks

Keyssar, Alexander. "The Electoral College Flunks." Review of Why the Electoral College Is Bad for America, by George C. Edwards III. The New York Review of Books, 52.5 March 24, 2005.

Britain Votes 2005

Norris, Pippa, and Christopher Wlezien. Britain Votes 2005. Oxford University Press, 2005.

Por una Democracia de Mayor Calidad: La Reforma de la Política en México (For a democracy of a better quality: political reform in Mexico).

Poiré, Alejando. "Por una Democracia de Mayor Calidad: La Reforma de la Política en México" (For a democracy of a better quality: political reform in Mexico). Crónicas de un País Posible. Ed. José Antonio Aguilar Rivera. Mexico: Fondo de Cultura Económica, 2005.

What Right to Vote?

Keyssar, Alexander. "What Right to Vote?" New York Magazine November 8, 2004.

Youth Came Through with Big Turnout.

King, David C. "Youth Came Through with Big Turnout." Boston Globe, November 4, 2004.

'04 Fiasco Would Spell Crisis.

Kamarck, Elaine. "'04 Fiasco Would Spell Crisis." Newsday, October 29, 2004.

Engage Children in Election Education.

King, David C. "Engage Children in Election Education." Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, October 16, 2004.

Coming of Age: The Political Awakening of a Generation.

King, David C. "Coming of Age: The Political Awakening of a Generation." Harvard University, Institute of Politics, October 2004.

Representation Revisited: Introduction to the Case Against Electoral Accountability.

Mansbridge, Jane. "Representation Revisited: Introduction to the Case Against Electoral Accountability." Democracy and Society 2.1 (Fall 2004).

Bush 'Ownership' Plan has Problems.

Kamarck, Elaine. "Bush 'Ownership' Plan has Problems." Newsday, September 1, 2004.

College and University Voter Mobilization Efforts.

King, David C. "College and University Voter Mobilization Efforts." Harvard University, Institute of Politics, September 2004.

Networks Owe Public More Convention Time.

Patterson, Thomas E. "Networks Owe Public More Convention Time." Newsday, August 30, 2004.

The Politics of DisIntegration.

King, David C. "The Politics of DisIntegration." Spectacle.org, August 18, 2004.

Are You Talking to Me? A Guide to Reaching Young Voters.

King, David C. "Are You Talking to Me? A Guide to Reaching Young Voters." Harvard University, Institute of Politics, August 2004.

The Democratic Idol Is on His Way.

Kamarck, Elaine. "The Democratic Idol Is on His Way." Newsday, July 26, 2004.

Does the GOP Have a Lock on God? 'Religious Vote' Could Surprise Us.

Parker, Richard. "Does the GOP Have a Lock on God? 'Religious Vote' Could Surprise Us." Boston Globe, May 30, 2004.

Mobilizing the Party Faithful: Results from a Statewide Turnout Experiment in Michigan.

Nickerson, David W., Ryan D. Friedrich, and David C. King. "Mobilizing the Party Faithful: Results from a Statewide Turnout Experiment in Michigan." KSG Faculty Research Working Papers Series RWP04-018, April 2004.

Spain Votes - Bombers Score a Political Victory.

Norris, Pippa. "Spain Votes - Bombers Score a Political Victory." Newsday, March 16, 2004.

Kerry Comes Through with a Hit.

Kamarck, Elaine. "Kerry Comes Through with a Hit." Newsday, March 4, 2004.

On God and Democrats.

Parker, Richard. "On God and Democrats." The American Prospect March 1, 2004.

Stretched Race Can Help the Democrats.

Kamarck, Elaine. "Stretched Race Can Help the Democrats." Newsday, January 29, 2004.

This Guy Can Rock the White House.

Kamarck, Elaine. "This Guy Can Rock the White House." Newsday, January 15, 2004.

Clark and Dean Lap D.C. Insiders.

Kamarck, Elaine. "Clark and Dean Lap D.C. Insiders." Newsday, January 9, 2004.

Bull's-Eye Rests Squarely on Dean.

Kamarck, Elaine. "Bull's-Eye Rests Squarely on Dean." Newsday, January 6, 2004.

Comment: Does PR Promote Political Extremism, Redux.

Norris, Pippa. "Comment: Does PR Promote Political Extremism, Redux." Representation 40.3 (2004).

Preaching to the Converted? Pluralism, Participation and Party Websites (reprinted in Spanish).

Norris, Pippa. "Preaching to the Converted? Pluralism, Participation and Party Websites" (reprinted in Spanish). E-Democracia: Retos y Oportunidades para el Fortalecimiento de la Participación Ciudadana y la Democracia en la Sociedad de la Información. Ed. José I. Porras and Rubén Araya. Santiago, Chile: Universidad Bolivariana, 2004.

Moving Voters in the 2000 Presidential Campaign: Local Visits, Local Media.

King, David C., and David Morehouse. "Moving Voters in the 2000 Presidential Campaign: Local Visits, Local Media." KSG Faculty Research Working Paper Series RWP04-003, January 2004.

The Aristocrats: Focusing on the Presidents Bush

Keyssar, Alexander. "The Aristocrats: Focusing on the Presidents Bush." Review of American Dynasty: Aristocracy, Fortune, and the Politics of Deceit in the House of Bush, by Kevin Phillips. Boston Sunday Globe, February 8, 2004: H9.

Moving Voters in the 2000 Presidential Campaign: Local Visits and Local Media.

King, David C., and David Morehouse. "Moving Voters in the 2000 Presidential Campaign: Local Visits and Local Media." Lights, Camera, Campaign. Ed. David Schultz. Peter Lang, 2004.

Congress and the Contingent Influence of Diaspora Lobbies: U.S. Foreign Policy toward Armenia and Azerbaijan

King, David C., and Miles Pomper. "Congress and the Contingent Influence of Diaspora Lobbies: U.S. Foreign Policy toward Armenia and Azerbaijan." Journal of Armenian Studies (Summer 2004).

Sacred and Secular: Politics and Religion Worldwide

Norris, Pippa, and Ronald Inglehart. Sacred and Secular: Politics and Religion Worldwide. Cambridge University Press (subsequently published in Italian), 2004.

Electoral Engineering: Voting Rules and Political Behavior

Norris, Pippa. Electoral Engineering: Voting Rules and Political Behavior. Cambridge University Press, 2004.

E-politics? The Impact of the Internet on Political Trust and Participation.

Curtice, John, and Pippa Norris. "E-politics? The Impact of the Internet on Political Trust and Participation." British Social Attitudes, 21st Report. Ed. Alison Park, John Curtice, et al. Sage, 2004.

The Internet and Politics: Emerging Perspectives.

Graber, Doris A., Bruce Bimber, W. Lance Bennett, Richard Davis, and Pippa Norris. "The Internet and Politics: Emerging Perspectives." Academy and the Internet. Ed. Helen Fay Nissenbaum and Monroe E. Price. Peter Lang, 2004, 90-119.

Why Parties Fail to Learn: Electoral Defeat, Selective Perception, and British Party Politics.

Norris, Pippa. "Why Parties Fail to Learn: Electoral Defeat, Selective Perception, and British Party Politics." Party Politics 10.1 (2004): 85-104.