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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.

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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

Under Melting Ice, a Jackpot

Kayyem, Juliette. "Under Melting Ice, a Jackpot." Boston Globe, March 22, 2012.

US Budget Breakthrough After Nov.?

Kelman, Steven. "US Budget Breakthrough After Nov.?" Business Times, March 16, 2012.

Obama Delivers a Clear Message on Iran

Burns, Nicholas. "Obama Delivers a Clear Message on Iran." Boston Globe, March 15, 2012.

The Links to Violence

Kayyem, Juliette. "The Links to Violence." Boston Globe, March 14, 2012.

Tough Poses in a Political Theater

Kayyem, Juliette. "Tough Poses in a Political Theater." Boston Globe, March 12, 2012.

Financial Repression Back to Stay

Reinhart, Carmen. "Financial Repression Back to Stay." Bloomberg Business, March 11, 2012.

What's Wrong With Transformational Leadership?

Nye, Jr., Joseph S. "What's Wrong With Transformational Leadership?" The Daily News Egypt, March 11, 2012.

MBTA Shouldn’t Be on Board with The Ride

Glaeser, Edward L. "MBTA Shouldn’t Be on Board with The Ride." Boston Globe, March 9, 2012.

Ocean Planning and Massachusetts

Kayyem, Juliette. "Ocean Planning and Massachusetts." Boston Globe, March 8, 2012.

Mitt Romney's Brand of Football

Gergen, David. "Mitt Romney's Brand of Football." CNN.com, March 8, 2012.

Romney's Not to Blame for the GOP's Primary Slog

Kamarck, Elaine. "Romney's Not to Blame for the GOP's Primary Slog." Wall Street Journal, March 7, 2012.

Critics of Biotech Crops Proved Wrong

Juma, Calestous. "Critics of Biotech Crops Proved Wrong." Business Daily, March 5, 2012.

Mr. Obama Must Take a Stand Against Israel Over Iran

Walt, Stephen. "Mr. Obama Must Take a Stand Against Israel Over Iran." Financial Times, March 4, 2012.

Even in a ‘Woman’s World,’ Gender Doesn’t Matter

Nye, Jr., Joseph S. "Even in a ‘Woman’s World,’ Gender Doesn’t Matter." Globe and Mail, March 3, 2012.

Diplomacy Returns to US Arsenal

Burns, Nicholas. "Diplomacy Returns to US Arsenal." Boston Globe, March 2, 2012.

Let Parades Greet Our Iraq Vets

Kayyem, Juliette. "Let Parades Greet Our Iraq Vets." Boston Globe, March 1, 2012.

Figures Show Obama Halted Recession

Frankel, Jeffrey A. "Figures Show Obama Halted Recession." Bangkok Post, February 29, 2012.

Smart Nuclear Reduction

Kayyem, Juliette. "Smart Nuclear Reduction." Boston Globe, February 27, 2012.

Cash Is Better Than Food Stamps in Helping Poor

Glaeser, Edward L. "Cash Is Better Than Food Stamps in Helping Poor." Bloomberg News, February 27, 2012.

The U.S. Tax System Needs Rebuilding

Summers, Lawrence H. "The U.S. Tax System Needs Rebuilding." Financial Times, February 26, 2012.

Saving the Nonviolent Revolution in Syria: For a Credible Strategy

Jalal al-Azm, Sadek et al, Jane Mansbridge, and Chibli Mallat. "Saving the Nonviolent Revolution in Syria: For a Credible Strategy." Ahramonline (Egypt), February 26, 2012.

America is More Integrated than You Might Think

Glaeser, Edward L. "America is More Integrated than You Might Think." Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, February 26, 2012.

The US Tax System Needs Rebuilding

Summers, Lawrence H. "The US Tax System Needs Rebuilding." Financial Times, February 26, 2012.

Lowering the Corporate Tax Rate a Good Start

Kamarck, Elaine. "Lowering the Corporate Tax Rate a Good Start." USNews.com, February 24, 2012.

Sanctions Alone Won’t Topple Syria’s Assad

O'Sullivan, Meghan. "Sanctions Alone Won’t Topple Syria’s Assad." Bloomberg, February 22, 2012.

Buying Sex? It Will Cost You

David, Ed, and Swanee Hunt. "Buying Sex? It Will Cost You." Boston Globe, February 21, 2012.

India Lets U.S. Down on Iran

Burns, Nicholas. "India Lets U.S. Down on Iran." Diplomat, February 20, 2012.

Obama's Recovery?

Frankel, Jeffrey A. "Obama's Recovery?" CNN World, February 18, 2012.

Yes, The World Would Be More Peaceful With Women in Charge

Nye, Jr., Joseph S. "Yes, The World Would Be More Peaceful With Women in Charge." Daily Star, February 18, 2012.

Dark Days in Mideast Test US Policy

Burns, Nicholas. "Dark Days in Mideast Test US Policy." Boston Globe, February 17, 2012.

Off the Beaten Path

Frankel, Jeffrey A. "Off the Beaten Path." Foreign Policy, February 16, 2012.

Occupy Wall Street Protestors Have a Point

Bower, Joseph L., Herman B. Leonard, and Lynn S. Paine. "Occupy Wall Street Protestors Have a Point." Working Knowledge: The Thinking That Leads, February 15, 2012.

Spending Won’t Fix What Ails U.S. Infrastructure

Glaeser, Edward L. "Spending Won’t Fix What Ails U.S. Infrastructure." Bloomberg, February 13, 2012.

The Strange Career of Voter Suppression

Keyssar, Alexander. "The Strange Career of Voter Suppression." New York Times, February 12, 2012.

Gaffe Gives Romney Chance to Redesign Safety Net

Glaeser, Edward L. "Gaffe Gives Romney Chance to Redesign Safety Net." Boston Globe, February 10, 2012.

Tweeting with a Pile of Saudi Money

Kayyem, Juliette. "Tweeting with a Pile of Saudi Money." Boston Globe, February 9, 2012.

Why Contests Are A Smart Procurement Tool

Kelman, Steven. "Why Contests Are A Smart Procurement Tool." Federal Computer Week, February 9, 2012.

Ireland Can Show Greece a Way out of the Crisis

Hausmann, Ricardo. "Ireland Can Show Greece a Way out of the Crisis." Financial Times, February 8, 2012.

And Now, Battles with Hardly Any Rules

Bilmes, Linda J. "And Now, Battles with Hardly Any Rules." Boston Globe, February 5, 2012.

India’s Strategic Importance to the US

Burns, Nicholas. "India’s Strategic Importance to the US." Boston Globe, February 3, 2012.

The Little Economy That Could

Frankel, Jeffrey A. "The Little Economy That Could." Foreign Policy, February 2, 2012.

Cycle of Crisis Looms Over Emerging Markets

Frankel, Jeffrey A. "Cycle of Crisis Looms Over Emerging Markets." Bangkok Post, January 26, 2012.

Work With China, Don’t Contain It

Nye, Jr., Joseph S. "Work With China, Don’t Contain It." New York Times, January 25, 2012.

International Climate Policy: The Durban Platform Opens a Window

Stavins, Robert N. "International Climate Policy: The Durban Platform Opens a Window." Oxford University Press’s Blog, January 24, 2012.

Economic Uncertainty is No Excuse for Inaction

Summers, Lawrence H. "Economic Uncertainty is No Excuse for Inaction." Financial Times, January 23, 2012.

Why Lie When You Can Evade?

Norton, Michael I. and Todd Rogers. "Why Lie When You Can Evade?" New York Times, January 22, 2012.

What to Do About Iran

Burns, Nicholas. "What to Do About Iran." Boston.com, January 20, 2012.

What You (Really) Need to Know

Summers, Lawrence H. "What You (Really) Need to Know." New York Times, January 20, 2012.

Is Romney Damaged?

Gergen, David. "Is Romney Damaged?" CNN.com, January 19, 2012.

The Man Who Put the 'M' in OMB

Goldsmith, Stephen. "The Man Who Put the 'M' in OMB." Governing, January 18, 2012.