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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

Red, Blue, and the Flu: Media Self-Selection and Partisan Gaps in Swine Flu Vaccinations

Baum, Matthew A. "Red, Blue, and the Flu: Media Self-Selection and Partisan Gaps in Swine Flu Vaccinations." vlog Faculty Research Working Paper Series RWP11-010, January 2011.

The SO2 Allowance Trading System and the
Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990: Reflections on Twenty Years of Policy Innovation

Chan, Gabriel, Robert N. Stavins, Robert Stowe, and Richard Sweeney. "The SO2 Allowance Trading System and the Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990: Reflections on Twenty Years of Policy Innovation." vlog Faculty Research Working Paper Series RWP12-003, January 2011.

The Myth of Authoritarian Growth

Rodrik, Dani. "The Myth of Authoritarian Growth." Nepal Times, January 28, 2011.

Hooray For Nation States

Rodrik, Dani. "Hooray For Nation States." The New Republic. January 27, 2011.

The Importance of the Individual Mandate — Evidence from Massachusetts

Chandra, Amitabh, Jonathan Gruber, and Robin McKnight. "The Importance of the Individual Mandate — Evidence from Massachusetts." New England Journal of Medicine 364.4 (January 2011): 293-295.

The Sources of the SGR “Hole”

Alhassani, Ali, Michael Chernew, Amitabh Chandra. "The Sources of the SGR “Hole”." New England Journal of Medicine 366.4 (January 26, 2011): 289-291.

Can We Radically Improve Service Contract Management

Kelman, Steven. "Can We Radically Improve Service Contract Management." Federal Computer Week, January 26, 2011.

The Value of Terroir: Hedonic Estimation of Vineyard Sales Prices

Cross, Robin, Andrew J. Plantinga, and Robert N. Stavins. "The Value of Terroir: Hedonic Estimation of Vineyard Sales Prices." vlog Faculty Research Working Paper Series and NBER Working Papers (RWP11-009 and 16762), January 2011.

Standard Oil as a Technological Innovator

Scherer, F.M. "Standard Oil as a Technological Innovator." vlog Faculty Research Working Paper Series RWP11-008, January 2011.

If We Build It, They Will Come

Glaeser, Edward L. "If We Build It, They Will Come." Boston Globe, January 23, 2011.

Obama's Joblessness Dilemma: Fighting Minority Unemployment is Good Economics but Tough Politics

Wilson, William Julius. "Obama's Joblessness Dilemma: Fighting Minority Unemployment is Good Economics but Tough Politics." New York Daily News, January 19, 2011.

Social Security and Retirement around the World: Historical Trends in Mortality and Health, Employment, and Disability Insurance Participation and Reforms

Milligan, Kevin, and David A. Wise. "Social Security and Retirement around the World: Historical Trends in Mortality and Health, Employment, and Disability Insurance Participation and Reforms." vlog Faculty Research Working Paper Series RWP11-007, January 2011.

The Governance and Politics of China

Saich, Anthony. The Governance and Politics of China, Third Edition. Palgrave Macmillan, 2011.

Do Rising Top Incomes Lift All Boats?

Andrews, Dan, Christopher Jencks, and Andrew Leigh. "Do Rising Top Incomes Lift All Boats?" B.E. Journal of Economic Analysis and Policy 11.1 (January 2011): Article 6.

A Lesson for America

Glaeser, Edward L. "A Lesson for America." Boston Globe, January 14, 2011.

Introduction

Juma, Calestous. "Introduction." The New Harvest: Agricultural Innovation in Africa. Ed. Calestous Juma. Oxford University Press, 2011, xiii-xxvi.

The New Harvest: Agricultural Innovation in Africa

Juma, Calestous. The New Harvest: Agricultural Innovation in Africa. Oxford University Press, 2011.

The Importance of the Individual Mandate — Evidence from Massachusetts

Chandra, Amitabh, Jonathan Gruber, and Robin McKnight. "The Importance of the Individual Mandate — Evidence from Massachusetts." Health Policy and Reform. January 12, 2011.

Asia in the Balance

Nye, Jr., Joseph S. "Asia in the Balance." Korea Times, January 12, 2011.

The Methodology of Normative Policy Analysis

Robert, Christopher, and Richard Zeckhauser. "The Methodology of Normative Policy Analysis." vlog Faculty Research Working Paper Series RWP11-004, January 2011.

The Asset Cost of Poor Health

Poterba, James M., Steven F. Venti, and David A. Wise. "The Asset Cost of Poor Health." vlog Faculty Research Working Paper Series RWP11-005, January 2011.

The Drawdown of Personal Retirement Assets

Poterba, James M., Steven F. Venti, and David A. Wise. "The Drawdown of Personal Retirement Assets." vlog Faculty Research Working Paper Series and NBER Working Papers (RWP11-006 and 16675), January 2011.

New Rules for the Global Economy

Rodrik, Dani. "New Rules for the Global Economy." Project Syndicate, January 10, 2011.

Africa Must Make Tough Choices to Build Democracy

Juma, Calestous. "Africa Must Make Tough Choices to Build Democracy." Business Daily (Africa), January 7, 2011.

Monetary Policy in Emerging Markets: A Survey

Frankel, Jeffrey A. "Monetary Policy in Emerging Markets: A Survey." vlog Faculty Research Working Paper Series RWP11-003, January 2011.

Could a Mystery Candidate for GOP Race Still Emerge?

Gergen, David. "Could a Mystery Candidate for GOP Race Still Emerge?" CNN.com, January 5, 2011.

AGOA Rules: The Intended and Unintended Consequences of Special Fabric Provisions

Edwards, Lawrence, and Robert Z. Lawrence. "AGOA Rules: The Intended and Unintended Consequences of Special Fabric Provisions." vlog Faculty Research Working Paper Series and NBER Working Papers (RWP11-002 and 16623), January 2011

Is There Room for Political Compromise in an Era of Permanent Campaigning?

Gutmann, Amy, and Dennis F. Thompson. "Is There Room for Political Compromise in an Era of Permanent Campaigning?" Christian Science Monitor, January 4, 2011.

Global Justice

Risse, Mathias. "Global Justice." vlog Faculty Research Working Paper Series RWP11-001, January 2011.

The Gridlocked Commute: A Study of Jakarta's Transportation Problems

Gómez-Ibáñez, José A., Nick Hornig, and Justin Brandon. "The Gridlocked Commute: A Study of Jakarta's Transportation Problems." Harvard Asia Quarterly 13.4 (Winter 2011): 31-45.

Measuring Governance

Norris, Pippa. "Measuring Governance." The Sage Handbook of Governance. Ed. Mark Bevir. Sage, January 2011.

An Economist’s View of the Oil Spill from Inside the White House

Aldy, Joseph. "An Economist’s View of the Oil Spill from Inside the White House." Resources Magazine. 2011.

Can Policy Create Quality? The United States in Comparative Perspective

Ruggie, Mary. "Can Policy Create Quality? The United States in Comparative Perspective." Handbook of the Sociology of Health, Illness, and Healing. Ed. Bernice A. Pescosolido, Jack K. Martin, Jane D. McLeod, Anne Rogers. Springer, 2011, 85-99.

America's Grace: How a Tolerant Nation Bridges Its Religious Divides

Campbell, David E., and Robert D. Putnam. "America's Grace: How a Tolerant Nation Bridges Its Religious Divides." Political Science Quarterly, 126.4 (Winter 2011): 611-640.

Moving Teenagers Out of High-Risk
Neighborhoods: How Girls Fare Better than
Boys

Clampet-Lundquist, Susan, Kathryn Edin, Jeffrey R. Kling, and Greg J. Duncan. "Moving Teenagers Out of High-Risk Neighborhoods: How Girls Fare Better than Boys." American Journal of Sociology 116.4 (January 2011): 1154-1189.

Bias-Corrected Matching Estimators for Average Treatment Effects

Abadie, Alberto, and Guido Imbens. "Bias-Corrected Matching Estimators for Average Treatment Effects." Journal of Business and Economic Statistics 29.1 (January 2011): 1-11.

Rethinking the Federal Bias Toward Homeownership

Glaeser, Edward L. "Rethinking the Federal Bias Toward Homeownership." Cityscape: A Journal of Policy Development and Research 13.2 (2011): 5-37.

Bias Corrected Matching Estimators for Average Treatment E ffects

Abadie, Alberto and Guido W. Imbens. "Bias Corrected Matching Estimators for Average Treatment E ffects." Journal of Business & Economic Statistics 29.1 (January 2011): 1-11.

Teaching Math to the Talented

Hanushek, Eric A., Paul E. Peterson, and Ludger Woessmann. "Teaching Math to the Talented." Education Next 11.1 (Winter 2011): 10-18.

Governing Science

Sparrow, Malcolm K. "Governing Science." New Perspectives in Policing (Executive Session on Policing and Public Safety), January 2011.

Meeting of the Minds

Howell, William, Paul E. Peterson, and Martin West. "Meeting of the Minds." Education Next.org 11.1 (Winter 2011).

Over-optimism in Forecasts by Official Budget Agencies and its Implications

Frankel, Jeffrey A. "Over-optimism in Forecasts by Official Budget Agencies and its Implications." Oxford Review of Economic Policy 27.4 (Winter 2011): 536-562.

Consumer Financial Protection

Campbell, John Y., Howell E. Jackson, Brigitte C. Madrian, and Peter Tufano. "Consumer Financial Protection." Journal of Economic Perspectives 25.1 (January 2011): 91–114.

Introduction

Winston, Kenneth, and William P. Alford. "Introduction." Prospects for the Professions in China. Ed. William P. Alford, Kenneth Winston, and William Kirby. Routledge, 2011.

Advisors to Rulers: Serving the State and the Way

Winston, Kenneth. "Advisors to Rulers: Serving the State and the Way." Prospects for the Professions in China. Ed. William P. Alford, Kenneth Winston, and William Kirby. Routledge, 2011.

Good Enough Governance Revisited

Grindle, Merilee S. "Good Enough Governance Revisited." Development Policy Review 29.Supplement (January 2011): s199-s221.

Prospects for the Professions in China

Alford, William P., Kenneth Winston, and William Kirby, eds. Prospects for the Professions in China. Routledge, 2011.

Giving Green to Get Green? Incentives and Consumer Adoption of Hybrid Vehicle Technology

Gallagher, Kelly Sims, and Erich Muehlegger. "Giving Green to Get Green? Incentives and Consumer Adoption of Hybrid Vehicle Technology." Journal of Environmental Economics & Management 61.1 (January 2011): 1-15.

Where do Bad Ideas Come From (and Why Won't They Go Away?)

Walt, Stephen. "Where do Bad Ideas Come From (and Why Won't They Go Away?)." Foreign Policy. January/February 2011.

All Stocks of Weapons-Usable Nuclear Materials Worldwide Must be Protected Against Global Terrorist Threats

Bunn, Matthew and Maslin, E.P. "All Stocks of Weapons-Usable Nuclear Materials Worldwide Must be Protected Against Global Terrorist Threats." Journal of Nuclear Materials Management 39.2 (Winter 2011): 21-27.