Faculty Publications

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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

America Must Learn the Hard Facts of Soft Powers

Nye, Jr., Joseph S. "America Must Learn the Hard Facts of Soft Powers." The South China Morning Post, March 18, 2008.

'Smart Power', The Only Path to Effective Leadership

Nye, Jr., Joseph S. "'Smart Power', The Only Path to Effective Leadership." The Daily Star, March 17, 2008.

War's Price Tag.

Bilmes, Linda, and Joseph Stiglitz. "War's Price Tag." Los Angeles Times, March 16, 2008.

Another Year, Another $300 Billion.

Bilmes, Linda. "Another Year, Another $300 Billion." Boston Globe, March 16, 2008.

Globalisation and Football.

Rodrik, Dani. "Globalisation and Football." Daily Times (Pakistan), March 15, 2008.

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.

The Rise of China: Energy and Environmental Implications

Gallagher, Kelly Sims. "The Rise of China: Energy and Environmental Implications." Presentation at the National Academies 2008 Energy Summit, Washington, D.C., March 14, 2008.

Ending the Energy Stalemate: A Bipartisan Strategy To Meet America's Energy Challenges

Holdren, John P. "Ending the Energy Stalemate: A Bipartisan Strategy To Meet America's Energy Challenges." Presentation at the National Academies 2008 Energy Summit, Washington, D.C., March 14, 2008.

Legal Change, Institutional Stability, and Italian Corporate Governance

Culpepper, Pepper D. "Legal Change, Institutional Stability, and Italian Corporate Governance." Paper for the Berkeley Workshop on Comparative Corporate Governance, University of California at Berkeley, Berkeley, March 14-15, 2008.

Time to Bury a Dangerous Legacy - Part 1: A Clear Agenda Combined with Determination Could Prevent a Nuclear 9/11

Allison, Graham. "Time to Bury a Dangerous Legacy - Part 1: A Clear Agenda Combined with Determination Could Prevent a Nuclear 9/11." YaleGlobal Online, March 14, 2008.

Judging the Capacity to Govern

Nye, Jr., Joseph S. "Judging the Capacity to Govern." Boston Globe, March 14, 2008.

Hard vs. Soft Power: Contenders in the US Presidential Race Must Respond to a Changed World

Nye, Jr., Joseph S. "Hard vs. Soft Power: Contenders in the US Presidential Race Must Respond to a Changed World." Nepali Times, March 14-20, 2008.

The Iraq War Will Cost Us $3 Trillion, and Much More.

Bilmes, Linda, and Joseph E. Stiglitz. ""The Iraq War Will Cost Us $3 Trillion, and Much More."." Washington Post, March 9, 2008.

Creating Space for Effective Political Engagement in Development

Andrews, Matthew. "Creating Space for Effective Political Engagement in Development." ��vlog�� Faculty Research Working Paper Series RWP08-015, March 2008.

Are One-Best-Way Models of Effective Government Suitable for Developing Countries?

Andrews, Matthew. "Are One-Best-Way Models of Effective Government Suitable for Developing Countries?" ��vlog�� Faculty Research Working Paper Series RWP08-014, March 2008.

Much Ado about Nafta

Lawrence, Robert Z. "Much Ado about Nafta." Guardian Unlimited, March 6, 2008.

The Netherlands and the Myth of the Corporatist Coalition

Culpepper, Pepper D. "The Netherlands and the Myth of the Corporatist Coalition." Paper for the Sixteenth International Conference of Europeanists, Chicago, March 6-8, 2008.

What Makes Ethics Practical.

Winston, Kenneth. "What Makes Ethics Practical." ��vlog�� Faculty Research Working Paper Series RWP08-013, March 2008.

Keeping an Eye on the Prize

Kelman, Steven. "Keeping an Eye on the Prize." Federal Computer Week. March 3, 2008.

The Rebirth of American Civic Life.

Putnam, Robert D. "The Rebirth of American Civic Life." Boston Globe, March 2, 2008.

Who Should Govern Who Governs? The Role of Citizens in Reforming the Electoral System

Thompson, Dennis F. "Who Should Govern Who Governs? The Role of Citizens in Reforming the Electoral System." Designing Deliberative Democracy: The British Columbia Citizens' Assembly. Ed. Mark E. Warren and Hilary Pearse. Cambridge University Press, 2008, 20-49.

Normalizing Industrial Policy

Rodrik, Dani. "Normalizing Industrial Policy." Commission on Growth and Development Working Papers 3, March 2008.

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.

Epiphanies: Lawrence Summers

Summers, Lawrence H. "Epiphanies: Lawrence Summers." Foreign Policy. March/April 2008.

Imperfect Substitution between Immigrants and Natives: A Reappraisal

Borjas, George J., Jeffrey Grogger, and Gordon H. Hanson. "Imperfect Substitution between Immigrants and Natives: A Reappraisal." NBER Working Paper Series 13887, March 2008.

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.

The Euro May over the Next 15 Years Surpass the Dollar as Leading International Currency

Chinn, Menzie, and Jeffrey A. Frankel. "The Euro May over the Next 15 Years Surpass the Dollar as Leading International Currency." ��vlog�� Faculty Research Working Paper Series and NBER Working Paper Series (RWP08-016 and 13909), March 2008.

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.

Labor Market Effects of Payroll Taxes in Developing Countries: Evidence from Colombia.

Kugler, Adriana, and Maurice Kugler. "Labor Market Effects of Payroll Taxes in Developing Countries: Evidence from Colombia." NBER Working Paper Series w13855, March 2008.

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.

Moving Men into the Mainstream: Best Practices in Prisoner Reentry Assistance

Goldsmith, Stephen, and William B. Eimicke. "Moving Men into the Mainstream: Best Practices in Prisoner Reentry Assistance." Civic Bulletin. March 2008.

Moving Men into the Mainstream: Best Practices in Prisoner Reentry Assistance

Goldsmith, Stephen. "Moving Men into the Mainstream: Best Practices in Prisoner Reentry Assistance." Manhattan Institute: Civic Bulletin 51. March 2008.

Critical Infrastructure and Control Systems Security Curriculum
Version 1.0

Auerswald, Philip, Lewis M. Branscomb, Susan Shirk, Michael Kleeman, Todd M. La Porte, and Ryan N. Ellis. "Critical Infrastructure and Control Systems Security Curriculum Version 1.0." Report prepared for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, National Cyber Security Division, Control Systems Security Progr, March 2008.

On Why Public Executives Should Beware the Dysfunctional Org Chart

Behn, Robert. "On Why Public Executives Should Beware the Dysfunctional Org Chart." Bob Behn's Public Management Report. March 2008.

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).

The Three Trillion Dollar War

Bilmes, Linda. "The Three Trillion Dollar War." Presentation to the Council on Foreign Relations, March 2008.

Report of the Review Panel on Future Directions for Defense Threat Reduction Agency Missions and Capabilities to Combat Weapons of Mass Destruction

Carter, Ashton B., and Robert G. Joseph, co-chairs. "Report of the Review Panel on Future Directions for Defense Threat Reduction Agency Missions and Capabilities to Combat Weapons of Mass Destruction." Defense Threat Reduction Agency, March 2008.

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