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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

Informality in South Asia: A Review

Chen, Martha, and Donna Doane. "Informality in South Asia: A Review." WIEGO Working Paper No. 4, September 2008.

Networks and Political Attitudes: Structure, Influence, and Co-evolution

Lazer, David, Brian Rubineau, Carol Chetkovich, Nancy Katz, and Michael Neblo. "Networks and Political Attitudes: Structure, Influence, and Co-evolution." ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø Faculty Research Working Paper Series RWP08-044, September 2008.

The Way of the Ship: America's Maritime History Reenvisioned, 1600-2000

Roland, Alex, W. Jeffrey Bolster, and Alexander Keyssar. The Way of the Ship: America's Maritime History Reenvisioned, 1600-2000. John Wiley & Sons, 2008.

Schooling and Political Participation in a Neoclassical Framework: Theory and Evidence

Campante, Filipe R., and Davin Chor. "Schooling and Political Participation in a Neoclassical Framework: Theory and Evidence." Center for International Development and ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø Faculty Research Working Paper Series (178 and RWP08-043), September 2008.

Demanding Customers: Consumerist Patients and Quality of Care

Fang, Hai, Nolan Miller, John A. Rizzo, and Richard Zeckhauser. "Demanding Customers: Consumerist Patients and Quality of Care." ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø Faculty Research Working Paper Series and NBER Working Papers (RWP08-042 and 14350), September 2008.

Emerging Issues and Political Shocks

Rotberg, Robert I. "Emerging Issues and Political Shocks." Conference on Africa: The Top Challenges, Christ Church College, Oxford, September 8, 2008.

A Climate for Change

Nye, Jr., Joseph S. "A Climate for Change." Review of Hot, Flat, and Crowded, by Thomas L. Friedman. Washington Post, September 7, 2008.

Outcome Commitments in Third-Party Intervention: Theory and
Application to U.S. Policy in Iraq

Miller, Nolan. "Outcome Commitments in Third-Party Intervention: Theory and Application to U.S. Policy in Iraq." ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø Faculty Research Working Paper Series RWP08-041, September 2008.

Why Are Dead Doctors Allowed to Practice?

Sparrow, Malcolm K. "Why Are Dead Doctors Allowed to Practice?" Miami Herald, September 4, 2008.

Estimation of De Facto Exchange Rate Regimes: Synthesis of the Techniques for Inferring Flexibility and Basket Weights

Frankel, Jeffrey A., and Shang-Jin Wei. "Estimation of De Facto Exchange Rate Regimes: Synthesis of the Techniques for Inferring Flexibility and Basket Weights." IMF Staff Papers 55.3 (September 2008): 384-416.

Managing Risks in Civil Aviation: A Review of the FAA's Approach to Safety

Sparrow, Malcolm K., Ambassador Edward W. Stimpson, J. Randolph Babbitt, William O. McCabe, Hon. Carl W. Vogt. "Managing Risks in Civil Aviation: A Review of the FAA's Approach to Safety." Report of the Independent Review Team, Department of Transportation, September 2, 2008.

The Neocons vs. The Realists

Walt, Stephen. "The Neocons vs. The Realists." National Interest. September 2, 2008.

Guns and Gold of August

Nye, Jr., Joseph S. "Guns and Gold of August." The Korean Times , also in The Turkish Times and The Journal of Turkish Weekly, September 2, 2008.

Why Is Fiscal Policy Often Procyclical?

Alesina, Alberto, Filipe R. Campante, and Guido Tabellini. "Why Is Fiscal Policy Often Procyclical?" Journal of the European Economic Association 6.5 (September 2008): 1006-36.

Ongoing Drivers of Wetlands Depletion

Stavins, Robert N. "Ongoing Drivers of Wetlands Depletion." The Environmental Forum. September/October 2008, 16.

Transforming the City: Community Organizing and the Challenge of Political Change

Hall, Peter Dobkin. "Transforming the City: Community Organizing and the Challenge of Political Change." American Journal of Sociology 114.2 (September 2008): 555-558.

Nations et Mondialisation: Les Strategies Nationales de Developpement dans un Monde Globalise

Rodrik, Dani. Nations et Mondialisation: Les Strategies Nationales de Developpement dans un Monde Globalise. Editions Decouverte, 2008.

A Nuclear Revival Needs New Cooperation

Bunn, Matthew, and Martin B. Malin. "A Nuclear Revival Needs New Cooperation." Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists. September/October 2008.

Electoral Spontaneity: Expressing Equal Respect

Thompson, Dennis F. "Electoral Spontaneity: Expressing Equal Respect." Journal of Social Issues 64.2 (September 2008): 487-501.

The Psychology of Enfranchisement: Engaging and Fostering Inclusion of Members through Voting and Decision-Making Procedures

González, Celia Maria, and Tom R. Tyler. "The Psychology of Enfranchisement: Engaging and Fostering Inclusion of Members through Voting and Decision-Making Procedures." Journal of Social Issues 64.3 (September 2008): 447-466.

Income per Natural: Measuring Development for People Rather Than Places

Clemens, Michael A., and Lant Pritchett. "Income per Natural: Measuring Development for People Rather Than Places." Population & Development Review 34.3 (September 2008): 395-434.

Haircuts: Estimating Investor Losses in Sovereign Debt Restructurings, 1998-2005

Sturzenegger, Federico, and Jeromin Zettelmeyer. "Haircuts: Estimating Investor Losses in Sovereign Debt Restructurings, 1998-2005." Journal of International Money and Finance 27.5 (September 2008): 780-805.

Tracing the Impact of Bank Liquidity Shocks: Evidence from an Emerging Market

Khwaja, Asim Ijaz, and Atif Mian. "Tracing the Impact of Bank Liquidity Shocks: Evidence from an Emerging Market." American Economic Review 98.4 (September 2008): 1413-1442.

Giffen Behavior and Subsistence Consumption

Jensen, Robert T., and Nolan Miller. "Giffen Behavior and Subsistence Consumption." American Economic Review 98.4 (September 2008): 1553-1577.

Providing Public Goods in Transitional China

Saich, Anthony. Providing Public Goods in Transitional China. Palgrave Macmillan, 2008.

Russia's Recipe for Empire

Toft, Monica Duffy. "Russia's Recipe for Empire." Foreign Policy. September 2008.

On Why Every Evaluation Begins with the Question: Compared with What?

Behn, Robert. "On Why Every Evaluation Begins with the Question: Compared with What?" Bob Behn's Public Management Report. September 2008.

Should You Save This Child? Gibbard on Intuitions, Contractualism, and Strains of Commitment

Kamm, Frances. "Should You Save This Child? Gibbard on Intuitions, Contractualism, and Strains of Commitment." Reconciling Our Aims: In Search of Bases for Ethics. Ed. Allan Gibbard. Oxford University Press, 2008, 120-146.

Evacuation Issues: Part I

Howitt, Arnold, symposium moderator. "Evacuation Issues: Part I." Crisis/Response Journal. September 2008, 48-50.

One Last Chance to Lead

Holdren, John P. "One Last Chance to Lead." Scientific American Special Edition. September 2008, 20-21.

Business Power, Policy Salience, and the Study of Politics

Culpepper, Pepper D. "Business Power, Policy Salience, and the Study of Politics." European Studies Forum 38.2 (Autumn 2008): 5-11.

South Africa Trade Policy Matters: Trade Performance and Trade Policy

Edwards, Lawrence, and Robert Z. Lawrence. "South Africa Trade Policy Matters: Trade Performance and Trade Policy." Economics of Transition 16.4 (September 2008): 585-608.

Fiscal and Monetary Policy in a Commodity-Based Economy

Frankel, Jeffrey, Ben Smit, and Federico Sturzenegger. "Fiscal and Monetary Policy in a Commodity-Based Economy." Economics of Transition 16.4 (September 2008): 679-713.

Simple Humans, Complex Insurance, Subtle Subsidies

Liebman, Jeffrey, and Richard Zeckhauser. "Simple Humans, Complex Insurance, Subtle Subsidies." NBER Working Papers 14330, September 2008.

South Africa's Export Predicament

Hausmann, Ricardo, and Bailey Klinger. "South Africa's Export Predicament." Economics of Transition 16.4 (September 2008): 609-637.

The 2008 Education Next-PEPG Survey of Public Opinion: Americans Think Less of Their Schools Than of their Police Departments and Post Offices

Howell, William G., Martin R. West, and Paul E. Peterson. "The 2008 Education Next-PEPG Survey of Public Opinion: Americans Think Less of Their Schools Than of their Police Departments and Post Offices." Education Next 8.4 (Fall 2008): 12-26.

Doing Growth Diagnostics in Practice: A 'Mindbook'

Hausmann, Ricardo, Bailey Klinger, and Rodrigo Wagner. "Doing Growth Diagnostics in Practice: A 'Mindbook'." Center for International Development Working Paper 177, September 2008.

Controlling Violent Offenders Released to the Community: An Evaluation of the Boston Reentry Initiative

Braga, Anthony A., Anne M. Piehl, and David Hureau. "Controlling Violent Offenders Released to the Community: An Evaluation of the Boston Reentry Initiative." Rappaport Institute for Greater Boston Working Paper Series, September 2008.

Can the Virtuous Mouse and the Wealthy Elephant Live Happily Ever After?

Austin, James, and Leonard, Herman B. "Dutch". "Can the Virtuous Mouse and the Wealthy Elephant Live Happily Ever After?" California Management Review 51.1 (Fall 2008).

Symposium: Mortgages and the Housing Crash: Housing Supply and Housing Bubbles

Glaeser, Edward L, Joseph Gyourko, and Albert Saiz. "Symposium: Mortgages and the Housing Crash: Housing Supply and Housing Bubbles." Journal of Urban Economics 64.2 (September 2008): 198-217.

The Patron's Payoff: Conspicuous Commissions in Italian Renaissance Art

Zeckhauser, Richard, and Jonathan K. Nelson. The Patron's Payoff: Conspicuous Commissions in Italian Renaissance Art. Princeton University Press, 2008.

Losing Faith? Police, Black Churches, and the Resurgence of Youth Violence in Boston

Braga, Anthony A., David Hureau, and Christopher Winship. "Losing Faith? Police, Black Churches, and the Resurgence of Youth Violence in Boston." Ohio State Journal of Criminal Law 6.1 (Fall 2008): 141-172.

Review of The Chinese Economy: Transitions and Growth

Perkins, Dwight H. Review of The Chinese Economy: Transitions and Growth, by Barry Naughton. The Developing Economies, 46.3, September 2008: 315-317.

Review of Burma's Mass Lay Meditation Movement: Buddhism and the Cultural Construction of Power

Rotberg, Robert I. Review of Burma's Mass Lay Meditation Movement: Buddhism and the Cultural Construction of Power, by Ingrid Jordt. Choice, 45.1, September 2008.

Power Plant Emissions: What the Sulfur Tells Us

Steinfeld, E., R. Lester, and E. Cunningham. "Power Plant Emissions: What the Sulfur Tells Us." China Economic Quarterly (September 2008).

Conservative Economics and Antitrust: A Variety of Influences

Scherer, F.M. "Conservative Economics and Antitrust: A Variety of Influences." How the Chicago School Overshot the Mark. Ed. Robert Pitofsky. Oxford University Press, 2008, 30-39.

International Relations: the Relevance of Theory to Practice

Nye, Jr., Joseph S. "International Relations: the Relevance of Theory to Practice." Oxford Handbook of International Relations. Ed. Christian Reus-Smit and Duncan Snidal. Oxford University Press, 2008, 648-660.

Picking a President

Nye, Jr., Joseph S. "Picking a President." Democracy: A Journal of Ideas 10 (Fall 2008): 19-28.

Policymaking for Posterity

Summers, Lawrence H., and Richard Zeckhauser. "Policymaking for Posterity." ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø Faculty Research Working Paper Series and NBER Working Papers (RWP08-040 and 14359), August 2008.

Can Deliberative Democracy Reduce the EU's Democratic Deficit?

Culpepper, Pepper D., Elena Fagotto, Archon Fung, and Taeku Lee. "Can Deliberative Democracy Reduce the EU's Democratic Deficit?" Paper for the Annual Meeting of the American Political Science Association, Boston, August 28-31, 2008.