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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

Why the Euro Will Rival the Dollar: Commentary

Chinn, Menzie, and Jeffrey A. Frankel. "Why the Euro Will Rival the Dollar: Commentary." International Finance 11.1 (Spring 2008): 49-73.

Emotional Policy: Personal Sadness and Anger Shape Judgments About a Welfare Case.

Small, Deborah A., and Jennifer S. Lerner. "Emotional Policy: Personal Sadness and Anger Shape Judgments About a Welfare Case." Political Psychology 29.2 (April 2008): 149-168.

Asian Flus in Ethnographic and Political Context: A Biosocial Approach.

Kleinman, Arthur M., Barry R. Bloom, Anthony Saich, Katherine A. Mason, and Felicity Aulino. "Asian Flus in Ethnographic and Political Context: A Biosocial Approach." Anthropology & Medicine 15.1 (April 2008): 1-5.

Foreword

Gergen, David. "Foreword." Harvard Kennedy School Review 8 (Spring 2008): 6-7.

Rejections of Drug Claims for Nursing Home Residents Under Medicare Part D.

Huskamp, Haiden A., David G. Stevenson, Nancy L. Keating, and Joseph P. Newhouse. "Rejections of Drug Claims for Nursing Home Residents Under Medicare Part D." Health Affairs 27.2 (March/April 2008): 560-567.

Betrayal Aversion: Evidence from Brazil, China, Oman, Switzerland, Turkey, and the United States

Bohnet, Iris, Fiona Greig, Benedikt Herrmann, and Richard Zeckhauser. "Betrayal Aversion: Evidence from Brazil, China, Oman, Switzerland, Turkey, and the United States." American Economic Review 98.1 (March 2008): 294-310.

Recent Progress and Remaining Challenges for Advanced Coal Technology in China

Zhao, Lifeng, and Kelly Sims Gallagher. "Recent Progress and Remaining Challenges for Advanced Coal Technology in China." Oil, Gas, & Energy Law Intelligence (OGEL) 6.1 (March 2008).

Die NATO ist nötiger denn je

Kaiser, Karl. "Die NATO ist nötiger denn je." Internationale Politik (March 2008): 24.

In the Eye of the Beholder: How Information Shortcuts Shape Individual Perceptions of Bias in the Media

Baum, Matthew A., and Phil Gussin. "In the Eye of the Beholder: How Information Shortcuts Shape Individual Perceptions of Bias in the Media." Quarterly Journal of Political Science 3.1 (March 2008): 1-31.

Core and Periphery in Networks

Hojman, Daniel A., and Adam Szeidl. "Core and Periphery in Networks." Journal of Economic Theory 139.1 (March 2008): 295-309.

Gender Differences in Research Grant Applications and Funding Outcomes for Medical School Faculty.

Waisbren, Susan E., Hannah Riley Bowles, Tayaba Hasan, et al. "Gender Differences in Research Grant Applications and Funding Outcomes for Medical School Faculty." Journal of Women's Health 17.2 (March 2008): 207-214.

On the Morality of Immigration

Risse, Mathias. "On the Morality of Immigration." Ethics & International Affairs 22.1 (Spring 2008): 25-33.

The Strategic Prevention of Gun Violence among Gang-Involved Offenders

Braga, Anthony A., Glenn L. Pierce, Jack McDevitt, Brenda J. Bond, and Shea Cronin. "The Strategic Prevention of Gun Violence among Gang-Involved Offenders." Justice Quarterly 25.1 (March 2008): 132-162.

Public Diplomacy and Soft Power

Nye, Jr., Joseph S. "Public Diplomacy and Soft Power." The Annals of the American Academy of Political and Social Science 616.1 (March 2008): 94-109.

The Costs and Benefits of In and Outers in Risks and Opportunities of Crossing the Academy/Policy Divide, Ed. J. Ann Tickner and Andrei Tsygankov

Nye, Jr., Joseph S. "The Costs and Benefits of In and Outers" in Risks and Opportunities of Crossing the Academy/Policy Divide, Ed. J. Ann Tickner and Andrei Tsygankov. The International Studies Review 10.1 (March 2008): 155-177.

Avian and Pandemic Influenza: A Biosocial Approach.

Kleinman, Arthur M., Barry R. Bloom, Anthony Saich, Katherine A. Mason, and Felicity Aulino. "Avian and Pandemic Influenza: A Biosocial Approach." Journal of Infectious Diseases 197 (February 15, 2008): S1-S3.

Corruption in Driving Licensing Process in Delhi

Bertrand, Marianne, Simeon Djankov, Rema Hanna, Sendhil Mullainathan. "Corruption in Driving Licensing Process in Delhi." Economic and Political Weekly 43.5 (February 2, 2008).

Von Neinsagern und Zweiflern. Warum Deutschland an seinen Bemuehungen um einen staendigen Sitz im UN-Sicherheitsrat festhalten sollte

Kaiser, Karl. "Von Neinsagern und Zweiflern. Warum Deutschland an seinen Bemuehungen um einen staendigen Sitz im UN-Sicherheitsrat festhalten sollte." Internationale Politik (February 2008): 96-101.

Indoor Air Pollution, Health and Productivity

Duflo, Esther, Michael Greenstone, and Rema Hanna. "Indoor Air Pollution, Health and Productivity." Surveys and Perspectives Integrating Environment and Society 1 (February 2008): 1-9.

Trading Uncertainties: The Transatlantic Divide in Regulating Biotechnology

Jasanoff, Sheila. "Trading Uncertainties: The Transatlantic Divide in Regulating Biotechnology." CESifo DICE Report 6.2 (February 2008): 36-43.

Fairness in Trade II: Export Subsidies and the Fair Trade Movement

Kurjanska, Malgorzata, and Mathias Risse. "Fairness in Trade II: Export Subsidies and the Fair Trade Movement." Politics, Philosophy, and Economics 7.1 (February 2008): 29-56.

A Retrospective Look at the U.S. Productivity Growth Resurgence.

Jorgenson, Dale W. "A Retrospective Look at the U.S. Productivity Growth Resurgence." Journal of Economic Perspectives 22.1 (Winter 2008): 3-24.

The Effect of Consumer-Directed Health Plans on the Use of Preventive and Chronic Illness Services.

Rowe, John W., Tina Brown-Stevenson, Roberta L. Downey, and Joseph P. Newhouse. "The Effect of Consumer-Directed Health Plans on the Use of Preventive and Chronic Illness Services." Health Affairs 27.1 (January/February 2008): 113-120.

Recovering American Leadership

Nye, Jr., Joseph S. "Recovering American Leadership." Survival 50.1 (February/March 2008): 55-68.

Is Spending More Always Wasteful? The Appropriateness of Care and Outcomes Among Colorectal Cancer Patients.

Landrum, Mary Beth, Ellen R. Meara, Amitabh Chandra, Edward Guadagnoli, and Nancy L. Keating. "Is Spending More Always Wasteful? The Appropriateness of Care and Outcomes Among Colorectal Cancer Patients." Health Affairs 27.1 (January/February 2008): 159-168.

Should Drug Prices Be Negotiated Under Part D of Medicare? And If So, How?

Frank, Richard G., and Joseph P. Newhouse. "Should Drug Prices Be Negotiated Under Part D of Medicare? And If So, How?" Health Affairs 27.1 (January/February 2008): 33-43.

Science and Technology for Sustainable Well-Being

Holdren, John P. "Science and Technology for Sustainable Well-Being." Science 319.5862 (January 25, 2008): 424-434.

Young People Flee From the News

Patterson, Thomas E. "Young People Flee From the News." Television Quarterly 38.2 (Winter 2008): 32-35.

Getting the Message Out: A Two-Step Model of the Role of the Internet in Campaign Communication Flows During the 2005 British General Election

Norris, Pippa, and John Curtice. "Getting the Message Out: A Two-Step Model of the Role of the Internet in Campaign Communication Flows During the 2005 British General Election." Journal of Information Technology and Politics 4.4 (Winter 2008): 3-13.

Representation and Re-presentation in Litigation Science

Jasanoff, Sheila. "Representation and Re-presentation in Litigation Science." Environmental Health Perspectives 116.1 (January 2008): 123-129.

Addressing Climate Change with a Comprehensive Cap-and-Trade System

Stavins, Robert N. "Addressing Climate Change with a Comprehensive Cap-and-Trade System." The Oxford Review of Economic Policy 24.2 (2008): 298-321.

Productivity Adjustment in the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Update

Newhouse, Joseph P., and Anna D. Sinaiko. "Productivity Adjustment in the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Update." Health Care Financing Review 29.2 (Winter 2007/2008): 5-14.

Estimates of Physician Productivity: An Evaluation

Newhouse, Joseph P., and Anna D. Sinaiko. "Estimates of Physician Productivity: An Evaluation." Health Care Financing Review 29.2 (Winter 2007/2008): 33-39.

The Israel Lobby

Walt, Stephen. "The Israel Lobby." Palestine - Israel Journal of Politics, Economics & Culture 15 (2008): 140-146.

Spontaneous Inferences, Implicit Impressions, and Implicit Theories.

Uleman, James S., Adil Saribay, and Celia M. González. "Spontaneous Inferences, Implicit Impressions, and Implicit Theories." Annual Review of Psychology 59 (January 2008): 329-360.

Survival and Changes in Comorbidities after Bariatric Surgery.

Perry, Cynthia D., Matthew M. Hutter, Daniel B. Smith, Joseph P. Newhouse, and Barbara J. McNeil. "Survival and Changes in Comorbidities after Bariatric Surgery." Annals of Surgery 247.1 (January 2008): 21-27.

Terrorism and the World Economy

Abadie, Alberto, and Javier Gardeazabal. "Terrorism and the World Economy." European Economic Review 52.1 (January 2008): 1-27.

Is There Reciprocity in a Reciprocal-Exchange Economy? Evidence of Gendered Norms from a Slum in Nairobi, Kenya

Greig, Fiona, and Iris Bohnet. "Is There Reciprocity in a Reciprocal-Exchange Economy? Evidence of Gendered Norms from a Slum in Nairobi, Kenya." Economic Inquiry 46.1 (January 2008): 77-83.

The Politics of Common Knowledge: Ideas and Institutional Change in Wage Bargaining

Culpepper, Pepper D. "The Politics of Common Knowledge: Ideas and Institutional Change in Wage Bargaining." International Organization 62.1 (January 2008): 1-33.

A Geospatial Analysis of Emergency Transport and Inter-Hospital Transfer in ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction.

Concannon, Thomas W., David M. Kent, Sharon-Lise Normand, Joseph P. Newhouse, John L. Griffith, Robin Ruthazer, Joni R Beshansky, John B. Wong, Thomas Aversano, and Harry P. Selker. "A Geospatial Analysis of Emergency Transport and Inter-Hospital Transfer in ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction." American Journal of Cardiology 101.1 (January 2008): 69-74.

The Social Structure of Exploration and Exploitation

Lazer, David, and Allan Friedman. "The Social Structure of Exploration and Exploitation." Administrative Science Quarterly (December 2007).

What Every Leader Needs to Know about Followers.

Kellerman, Barbara. "What Every Leader Needs to Know about Followers." Harvard Business Review (December 2007).

The Decline of Newspapers: The Local Story.

Patterson, Thomas E. "The Decline of Newspapers: The Local Story." Nieman Reports 61.4 (Winter 2007): 33-34.

Using Performance Measures to Motivate ‘Report-Averse’ and ‘Report-Loving’ Agents.

Glazer, Jacob, Thomas G. McGuire, and Joseph P. Newhouse. "Using Performance Measures to Motivate ‘Report-Averse’ and ‘Report-Loving’ Agents." Journal of Health Economics 26.6 (December 2007): 1170-1189.

Custom-Made versus Ready-to-Wear Treatments: Behavioral Propensities in Physicians’ Choices.

Frank, Richard G., and Richard Zeckhauser. "Custom-Made versus Ready-to-Wear Treatments: Behavioral Propensities in Physicians’ Choices." Journal of Health Economics 26.6 (December 2007): 1101-1127.

Research, Development, Demonstration, and Early Deployment Policies for Advanced-Coal Technology in China.

Gallagher, Kelly Sims. ""Research, Development, Demonstration, and Early Deployment Policies for Advanced-Coal Technology in China."." Energy Policy 35.12 (December 2007): 6467-6477.

Estimating SARB's Policy Reaction Rule

Ortiz, Alberto and Federico Sturzenegger. "Estimating SARB's Policy Reaction Rule." South African Journal of Economics 75.4 (December 2007): 659-680.

“Do all Bridges Collapse? Possibilities for Democracy in the European Union.”

Culpepper, Pepper D., and Archon Fung. “Do all Bridges Collapse? Possibilities for Democracy in the European Union.” Politische Vierteljahresschrift 48.4 (December 2007): 730-739.

Intergroup Leadership.

Pittinsky, Todd L., and Stefanie Simon. "Intergroup Leadership." The Leadership Quarterly 18.6 (December 2007): 586-605.

Diamonds Are Forever, Wars Are Not. Is Conflict Bad for Private Firms?

Guidolin, Massimo, and Eliana La Ferrara. "Diamonds Are Forever, Wars Are Not. Is Conflict Bad for Private Firms?" American Economic Review 97.5 (December 2007): 1978-1993.