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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

Why was the Arab World Poised for Revolution? Schooling, Economic Opportunities, and the Arab Spring

Campante, Filipe R., and Davin Chor. "Why was the Arab World Poised for Revolution? Schooling, Economic Opportunities, and the Arab Spring." Journal of Economic Perspectives 26.2 (Spring 2012): 167-188.

The Disgust-Promotes-Disposal Effect

Han, Seunghee, Jennifer S. Lerner, Richard Zeckhauser. "The Disgust-Promotes-Disposal Effect." Journal of Risk and Uncertainty 44.2 (April 2012): 101-113.

A Community of Abundance

Pritchett, Lant. "A Community of Abundance." Dialogue: A Journal of Mormon Thought 45.1 (Spring 2012): 153 - 158.

Comparing Cross-border Information Flows and their Effects

Norris, Pippa. "Comparing Cross-border Information Flows and their Effects." The Handbook of Comparative Communication Research. Ed. Frank Esser and Thomas Hanitzsch. Sage, April 2012, 353-369.

Why Europe Still Matters

Burns, Nicholas. "Why Europe Still Matters." Boston Globe, March 30, 2012.

Could Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala Head the World Bank? Yes, If Five Things Happen

Pritchett, Lant. "Could Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala Head the World Bank? Yes, If Five Things Happen." The Guardian, March 30, 2012.

Open Mike Picks Up Good Signal

Kayyem, Juliette. "Open Mike Picks Up Good Signal." Boston Globe, March 29, 2012.

Senegal's Political Transition Hinges on Fulfilling Economic Dreams of The Young

Juma, Calestous. "Senegal's Political Transition Hinges on Fulfilling Economic Dreams of The Young." The Guardian, March 29, 2012.

The Ongoing Dangers of Exporting America's Future

Narayanamurti, Venkatesh. "The Ongoing Dangers of Exporting America's Future." Press Democrat, March 27, 2012.

Iraq Can Move Arab States to New Economic Focus

O'Sullivan, Meghan. "Iraq Can Move Arab States to New Economic Focus." Bloomberg, March 27, 2012.

Laws of Economics Catching Up With China

Frankel, Jeffrey A. "Laws of Economics Catching Up With China." The Age, March 27, 2012.

Simplification and Saving

John Beshears, James J. Choi, David Laibson, and Brigitte C. Madrian. "Simplification and Saving." Journal of Economic Behavior & Organization (Published online, March 27, 2012).

Can Seoul Summit Tackle Biggest Threat to US security – Nuclear Terrorism?

Allison, Graham. "Can Seoul Summit Tackle Biggest Threat to US security – Nuclear Terrorism?" The Christian Science Monitor, March 26, 2012.

How to Ensure Stimulus Today, Austerity Tomorrow

Summers, Lawrence H. "How to Ensure Stimulus Today, Austerity Tomorrow." Financial Times, March 25, 2012.

Who Will Speak of the Poor?

Bane, Mary Jo. "Who Will Speak of the Poor?" Commonweal 139.6 (March 23, 2012): 10-11.

Under Melting Ice, a Jackpot

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

Transportation of Toxic Inhalant Hazards: Addressing the Double Dichotomy

Fagan, Mark. "Transportation of Toxic Inhalant Hazards: Addressing the Double Dichotomy." Journal of Transportation Law, Logistics and Policy 79.1 (2012): 59-71.

Are There Global Norms and Universal Standards of Electoral Integrity and Malpractice? Comparing Public and Expert Perceptions

Norris, Pippa. "Are There Global Norms and Universal Standards of Electoral Integrity and Malpractice? Comparing Public and Expert Perceptions." ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø Faculty Research Working Paper Series RWP12-010, March 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.

Justice, Accountability, and the WTO

Risse, Mathias. "Justice, Accountability, and the WTO." Leadership and Global Justice. Ed. Douglas Hicks and Thad Williamson. Palgrave Macmillan, 2012.

Does Trade Cause Growth

Frankel, Jeffrey A., and David Romer. "Does Trade Cause Growth." The Economics of Free Trade. Ed. Gary Hufbauer and Kati Suominen. Edward Elgar, 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.

An Unambiguous Consequence of the Durban Climate Talks

Stavins, Robert N. "An Unambiguous Consequence of the Durban Climate Talks." Review of Environment, Energy and Economics (March 9, 2012): 1-4.

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.

God and Caesar in America

Campbell, David E., and Robert D. Putnam. "God and Caesar in America." Foreign Affairs 91.2 (March/April 2012): 34-43.

Technological Abundance for Global Agriculture: The Role of Biotechnology

Juma, Calestous. "Technological Abundance for Global Agriculture: The Role of Biotechnology." ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø Faculty Research Working Paper Series RWP12-008, March 2012.

Effects of Medicare Payment Reform: Evidence from the Home Health Interim and Prospective
Payment Systems

Huckfeldt, Peter J., Neeraj Sood, José J Escarce, David C. Grabowski, and Joseph P. Newhouse. "Effects of Medicare Payment Reform: Evidence from the Home Health Interim and Prospective Payment Systems." ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø Faculty Research Working Paper Series RWP12-007, March 2012.

Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse: Understanding Human Security

Norris, Pippa and Ronald Inglehart. "Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse: Understanding Human Security." Scandinavian Political Studies 35.1 (2012): 79-96.

Let Parades Greet Our Iraq Vets

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

The Natural Resource Curse: A Survey

Frankel, Jeffrey A. "The Natural Resource Curse: A Survey." Beyond the Resource Curse. Ed. Brenda Shaffer and Taleh Ziyadov. Penn Press, 2012.

When Performance Trumps Gender Bias: Joint Versus Separate Evaluation

Bohnet, Iris, Alexandra van Geen, and Max H. Bazerman. "When Performance Trumps Gender Bias: Joint Versus Separate Evaluation." ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø Faculty Research Working Paper Series RWP12-009, 2012.

Level of Access and Competition in Broadband Markets

Bourreau, Marc, and Pinar Dogan. "Level of Access and Competition in Broadband Markets." Review of Network Economics 11.1 (March 2012): published online.

Agent-based Modeling of the Effects of Social Norms on Enrollment in Payments for Ecosystem Services

Chen, Xiaodong, Frank Lupi, Li An, Ryan Sheely, Andrés Viña, and Jianguo Liu. "Agent-based Modeling of the Effects of Social Norms on Enrollment in Payments for Ecosystem Services." Ecological Modelling 229.24 (March 2012): 16-24.

Progress on Securing Nuclear Weapons and Materials: The Four-Year Effort and Beyond

Bunn, Matthew, Eben Harrell, and Martin B. Malin. "Progress on Securing Nuclear Weapons and Materials: The Four-Year Effort and Beyond." Project on Managing the Atom, Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs, Harvard Kennedy School, March 2012.

Did the Durban Meeting Succeed?

Stavins, Robert N. "Did the Durban Meeting Succeed?" Environmental Forum. March/April 2012.

Consolidation: Thwarting Nuclear Theft

Bunn, Matthew, and Eben Harrell. "Consolidation: Thwarting Nuclear Theft." Project on Managing the Atom, Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs, Harvard Kennedy School, March 2012.

The Twenty-First Century Will Not Be a Post-American World

Nye, Jr., Joseph S. "The Twenty-First Century Will Not Be a Post-American World." International Studies Quarterly 56.1 (March 2012): 215-217.

Figures Show Obama Halted Recession

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

Gasoline Taxes and Consumer Behavior

Li, Shanjun, Joshua Linn, and Erich J. Muehlegger. "Gasoline Taxes and Consumer Behavior." ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø Faculty Research Working Paper Series RWP12-006, February 2012.