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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.

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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

The Cost of U.S. Forest-Based Carbon Sequestration.

Stavins, Robert N., Kenneth R. Richards. "The Cost of U.S. Forest-Based Carbon Sequestration." Pew Center on Global Climate Change, January 2005.

Putting Pension funds to Work at Home: New Financial Liabilities for Old Liabilities.

Deep, Akash, and Heather Rowan. "Putting Pension funds to Work at Home: New Financial Liabilities for Old Liabilities." Report to CLAAF, the Latin-American Shadow Financial Regulatory Committee, 2005.

Financial Sector Reform in Kazakhstan.

Deep, Akash. "Financial Sector Reform in Kazakhstan." Report to Kazakhstan Ministry of Economy and Budget Planning, 2005.

The Effect of Anticipated Tax Changes on Intertemporal Labor Supply and the Realization of Taxable Income.

Looney, Adam, and Monica Singhal. "The Effect of Anticipated Tax Changes on Intertemporal Labor Supply and the Realization of Taxable Income." Finance and Economics Discussion Series, Federal Reserve Board 2005-44, 2005.

Family Composition and Marginal Tax Rates: An Identification Strategy for Estimating Intertemporal Labor Supply Substitution.

Looney, Adam and Monica Singhal. "Family Composition and Marginal Tax Rates: An Identification Strategy for Estimating Intertemporal Labor Supply Substitution." Proceedings of the 97th Annual National Tax Association, 2005.

The Dual Mortgage Market: The Persistence of Discrimination in Mortgage Lending.

Apgar, William C., and Allegra Calder. “The Dual Mortgage Market: The Persistence of Discrimination in Mortgage Lending.” Joint Center for Housing Studies Working Paper W05-11, 2005.

Housing Wealth and Retirement Savings: Enhancing Financial Security for Older Americans.

Apgar, William C. and Zhu Xiao Di. “Housing Wealth and Retirement Savings: Enhancing Financial Security for Older Americans.” Joint Center for Housing Studies Working Paper W05-8, 2005.

The Financial Returns to Low-Income Homeownership.

Belsky, Eric S., Nicolas Retsinas and Mark Duda. “The Financial Returns to Low-Income Homeownership.” Joint Center for Housing Studies Working Paper W05-9, 2005.

Meeting the Climate Challenge: Recommendations of the International Climate Change Task Force.

Byers, Stephen, Olympia Snowe, Bob Carr, John P. Holdren, et al. "Meeting the Climate Challenge: Recommendations of the International Climate Change Task Force." Institute for Public Policy Research, Center for American Progress, and Australia Institute, January 2005.

Accountability in Hong Kong: Transiting from Colony to Democracy.

Axworthy, Thomas, and Herman B. Leonard. "Accountability in Hong Kong: Transiting from Colony to Democracy." Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada, January 2005.

Science and Technology for Sustainable Development in Africa: Forging Strategic Partnerships.

Juma, Calestous. "Science and Technology for Sustainable Development in Africa: Forging Strategic Partnerships." European Union Presidency, Meeting of Science and Technology Counsellors Washington, D.C., 2005.

Seizing the Future: Why Some Native Nations Do and Others Don't.

Cornell, Stephen, Miriam Jorgenson, Joseph P. Kalt, and Katherine A. Spilde. "Seizing the Future: Why Some Native Nations Do and Others Don't." Harvard Project on American Indian Economic Development Joint Occasional Papers on Native Affairs 2005-01, 2005.

Report of the Commission Investigating the Death of Victoria Snelgrove.

Stern, Donald K., Raymond Downs, Robert P. Gittens, Janice W. Howe, Steve Ijames, Patrick J. King, and Christopher E. Stone. "Report of the Commission Investigating the Death of Victoria Snelgrove." Boston Police Department Independent Commission, May 25, 2005.

The Impact of High-Skill Immigration.

Borjas, George. "The Impact of High-Skill Immigration." Working Paper, January 2005.

The Evolution of the Mexican-Born Workforce in the U.S. Labor Market.

Borjas, George, and Lawrence F. Katz. "The Evolution of the Mexican-Born Workforce in the U.S. Labor Market." Working Paper, January 2005.

Good Enough Governance: From Concept to Practice.

Grindle, Merilee S. "Good Enough Governance: From Concept to Practice." Department for International Development of the United Kingdom, 2005.

American Indians on Reservations: A Databook of Socioeconomic Change Between the 1990 and 200 Censuses.

Taylor, Jonathan B., and Joseph P. Kalt. "American Indians on Reservations: A Databook of Socioeconomic Change Between the 1990 and 200 Censuses." Harvard Project on American Indian Economic Development, January 2005.

Institutions and Trust: Implications for Preferences, Beliefs and Behavior.

Bohnet, Iris, and Yael Baytelman. "Institutions and Trust: Implications for Preferences, Beliefs and Behavior." Working Paper, December 2004.

No Reciprocity in a Reciprocal-Exchange Economy? Evidence from a Nairobi Slum.

Greig, Fiona, and Iris Bohnet. "No Reciprocity in a Reciprocal-Exchange Economy? Evidence from a Nairobi Slum." Working Paper, December 2004.

The Salvation Army and The Rockefeller Foundation in

Frumkin, Peter. "The Salvation Army" and "The Rockefeller Foundation" in The World's Most Enduring Institutions: a Booz Allen Hamilton Report, December 2004.

Financial Distress Risk and Initial CEO Compensation Contracts.

Hayes, Rachel, Stephen Hillegeist, and Elizabeth Keating. "Financial Distress Risk and Initial CEO Compensation Contracts." Working Paper, December 2004.

Boston at the Crossroads: Racial Trends in the Metropolitan Region in the 1990s and Beyond.

Stuart, Guy. "Boston at the Crossroads: Racial Trends in the Metropolitan Region in the 1990s and Beyond." Rappaport Institute of Greater Boston Working Paper 12, December 2004.

Do Lenders Favor Politically Connected Firms? Rent Provision in an Emerging Financial Market.

Khwaja, Asim Ijaz, and Atif Mian. "Do Lenders Favor Politically Connected Firms? Rent Provision in an Emerging Financial Market." Working Paper, December 2004.

The Political Economy of Transparency: What Makes Disclosure Policies Effective?

Fung, Archon, Mary Graham, and David Weil. "The Political Economy of Transparency: What Makes Disclosure Policies Effective?" Ash Institute for Democratic Governance and Innovation Occasional Paper OP-03-04, December 2004.

Crime and Immigration: Further Evidence on the Connection.

Butcher, Kristin F., and Anne Morrison Piehl. "Crime and Immigration: Further Evidence on the Connection." Working Paper, December 2004.

Capacity Enhancement for Social Development: Building on Local Context and Process.

McNeil, Mary, and Michael Woolcock. "Capacity Enhancement for Social Development: Building on Local Context and Process." World Bank Institute Working Paper, Stock No. 37245, December 2004.

Understanding Local Level Conflict Pathways in Developing Countries: Theory, Evidence, and Implications from Indonesia.

Barron, Patrick, Claire Q. Smith, and Michael Woolcock. "Understanding Local Level Conflict Pathways in Developing Countries: Theory, Evidence, and Implications from Indonesia." World Bank Conflict Prevention and Reconstruction Unit, Working Paper 19, December 2004.

The Legitimacy Challenge for Good Government and Democratic Governance: The Imperative to Innovate.

Carty, Winthrop, and Gowher Rizvi. "The Legitimacy Challenge for Good Government and Democratic Governance: The Imperative to Innovate." Annual "Innovation Week" Conference Paper, Government of Mexico, Mexico City, November 2004.

Preserving Security and Democratic Freedoms in the War on Terrorism.

Heymann, Philip, and Juliette Kayyem. “Preserving Security and Democratic Freedoms in the War on Terrorism.” BCSIA Long-Term Legal Strategy Project, Final Report, November 2004.

Effective Foundation Boards: The Importance of Roles.

Letts, Christine W. “Effective Foundation Boards: The Importance of Roles.” Hauser Center Working Paper Series, Working Paper No. 26, October 2004.

Why Participate? Facility Perspectives on a U.S. EPA Voluntary Program.

Coglianese, Cary, and Jennifer Nash. "Why Participate? Facility Perspectives on a U.S. EPA Voluntary Program." Association for Public Policy Analysis and Management, October 2004.

Racial and Ethnic Gaps in Behavior and Persistence in Suburban Schools: Patterns and Implications.

Ferguson, Ronald. “Racial and Ethnic Gaps in Behavior and Persistence in Suburban Schools: Patterns and Implications.” APPAM Annual Conference Paper, October 2004.

The Illegal Diversion of Firearms from the United States to Foreign Countries.

Braga, Anthony A., and Glenn L. Pierce. “The Illegal Diversion of Firearms from the United States to Foreign Countries.” Third International Conference on Urban Health Conference Paper, October 2004.

The Political Economy of Hatred.

Glaeser, Edward L. "The Political Economy of Hatred." Working Paper, October 2004.

Strategic Extremism: Why Republicans and Democrats Divide on Religious Values.

Glaeser, Edward L. "Strategic Extremism: Why Republicans and Democrats Divide on Religious Values." HIER Discussion Paper 2044, October 2004.

Growth Diagnostics.

Rodrik, Dani, Ricardo Hausmann, and Andrés Velasco. "Growth Diagnostics." Working Paper, October 2004.

Rethinking Growth Policies in the Developing World.

Rodrik, Dani. "Rethinking Growth Policies in the Developing World." Working Paper, October 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.

Can We Fix the Federal Poverty Measure So It Provides Reliable Information About Changes in the Children's Living Conditions

Jencks, Christopher, Susan E. Mayer, and Joseph Swingle. "Can We Fix the Federal Poverty Measure So It Provides Reliable Information About Changes in the Children's Living Conditions." September 2004.

Leadership for a Networked World: Trends, Lessons Learned, Next Steps.

Mechling, Jerry. "Leadership for a Networked World: Trends, Lessons Learned, Next Steps." e-Government Conference Paper, Government of Mexico, Saltillo, Mexico, September 2004.

Tough Policies, Incredible Policies.

Neut, Alejandro, and Andrés Velasco. “Tough Policies, Incredible Policies.” CID Working Paper No. 105, September 2004.

Immigration in High-Skill Labor Markets: The Impact of Foreign Students on the Earnings of Doctorates.

Borjas, George. "Immigration in High-Skill Labor Markets: The Impact of Foreign Students on the Earnings of Doctorates." Working Paper, September 2004.

Focal Points and Power Plays in Institutional Change: An Empirical Assessment.

Culpepper, Pepper D. "Focal Points and Power Plays in Institutional Change: An Empirical Assessment." APSA Annual Conference Paper, September 2004.

Global Gender Inequality and the Digital Divide: Prospects and Paradoxes for Neo-Institutionalism and Public Policy.

Fountain, Jane. "Global Gender Inequality and the Digital Divide: Prospects and Paradoxes for Neo-Institutionalism and Public Policy." APSA Conference Paper, September 2004.

The Value of Formal Quantitative Assessment of Uncertainty in Regulatory Analysis.

Jaffe, Judson, and Robert N. Stavins. "The Value of Formal Quantitative Assessment of Uncertainty in Regulatory Analysis." AEI-Brookings Joint Center for Regulatory Studies Related Publication 04-22, September 2004.

International Policy Architecture to Address Global Climate Change: Beyond the Kyoto Protocol.

Stavins, Robert N. "International Policy Architecture to Address Global Climate Change: Beyond the Kyoto Protocol." Council on Foreign Relations Presentation Paper, September 2004.

Corruption in America.

Glaeser, Edward L., and Raven Saks. "Corruption in America." HIER Discussion Paper 2043, September 2004.

Why Age Should be Considered Explicitly in Sentencing Policy: The Inextricable Link Between Age and Criminal History.

Bushway, Shawn, and Anne Morrison Piehl. "Why Age Should be Considered Explicitly in Sentencing Policy: The Inextricable Link Between Age and Criminal History." Working Paper, September 2004.

College and University Voter Mobilization Efforts.

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

Towards a Sociology of Transnationalism and a Transnational Sociology.

Khagram, Sanjeev, and Peggy Levitt. “Towards a Sociology of Transnationalism and a Transnational Sociology.” Hauser Center Working Paper Series, Working Paper No. 24, August 2004.