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Two older people sit on a bench near a beach on a clear day.
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.

A man wearing a mask talks on a cell phone.
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.

Person looks at a text message on their cell phone.
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

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.

Supreme Court Amicus Brief Regarding Morgan Stanley Capital Group Inc. v. Public Utility District No. 1 of Snohomish County, Washington.

Baumol, William J., Colin Blaydon, Charles J. Cicchetti, Jeffrey A. Dubin, Franklin M. Fisher, Robert W. Hahn, Jerry A. Hausman, William W. Hogan, Joseph P. Kalt, et al. "Supreme Court Amicus Brief Regarding Morgan Stanley Capital Group Inc. v. Public Utility District No. 1 of Snohomish County, Washington." KSG Faculty Research Working Paper Series and AEI-Brookings Joint Center (RWP07-061 and Brief No. 07-02), December 2007.

On Why Public Executives Need to Remember That: Luck is Recognizing It.

Behn, Robert. "On Why Public Executives Need to Remember That: Luck is Recognizing It." Bob Behn's Public Management Report (December 2007).

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.

A Sensible Way to Cut CO2 Emissions

Stavins, Robert N. "A Sensible Way to Cut CO2 Emissions." The Environmental Forum. November/December 2007.

Apocalypse When?

Allison, Graham, Joseph Cirincione, William C. Potter, and John Mueller. "Apocalypse When?" National Interest (November/December 2007).

Elections and Power-sharing.

Norris, Pippa. "Elections and Power-sharing." Paper for the conference on Democratization by Elections, at University of Florida, Gainesville, 2007.

Improving China's Image in Africa.

Juma, Calestous. "Improving China's Image in Africa." Business Daily (Nairobi), November 29, 2007.

Cracking the Marble Ceiling: Cultural Barriers Facing Women Leaders.

Norris, Pippa. "Cracking the Marble Ceiling: Cultural Barriers Facing Women Leaders." Conference on Women and News: Expanding the News Audience, Increasing Political Participation, and Informing Citizens, Shorenstein Center, November 2007.

Monetary and Fiscal Policies in a Sudden Stop: Is Tighter Brighter?

Ortiz, Alberto, Ottonello Pablo, Federico Sturzenegger, and Ernesto Talvi. "Monetary and Fiscal Policies in a Sudden Stop: Is Tighter Brighter?" KSG Faculty Research Working Paper Series RWP07-057, November 28, 2007.

Don't Dismiss the Might of the U.N.

Nye, Jr., Joseph S. "Don't Dismiss the Might of the U.N." Independent Financial Review, November 28, 2007.

Wake up to the Dangers of a Deepening Crisis.

Summers, Lawrence H. "Wake up to the Dangers of a Deepening Crisis." Financial Times, November 26, 2007.

U.S. Must Do More to Avert a Recession.

Summers, Lawrence H. "U.S. Must Do More to Avert a Recession." Financial Times, November 25, 2007.

Curbing Gun Violence Requires Trust.

Braga, Anthony A., and Jeffrey L. Brown. "Curbing Gun Violence Requires Trust." Boston Globe, November 25, 2007.

Lower Africa's Voting Age to 16.

Juma, Calestous. "Lower Africa's Voting Age to 16." Business Daily (Nairobi), November 22, 2007.

Africa's Successes: Evaluating Accomplishment.

Rotberg, Robert I. "Africa's Successes: Evaluating Accomplishment." Program on Intrastate Conflict, Belfer-WPF Report 43, November 20, 2007.

Impact of For-Profit and Non-Profit Management on Student Achievement: The Philadelphia Experiment.

Peterson, Paul E., and Matthew M. Chingos. "Impact of For-Profit and Non-Profit Management on Student Achievement: The Philadelphia Experiment." KSG Faculty Research Working Paper Series RWP07-055, November 2007.

The Spirit of Teamwork.

Gergen, David. ""The Spirit of Teamwork."." U.S. News & World Report, November 19, 2007.

National Leadership Index 2007: A National Study of Confidence in Leadership.

Rosenthal, Seth A., Todd L. Pittinsky, Diane M. Purvin, and R. Matthew Montoya. "National Leadership Index 2007: A National Study of Confidence in Leadership." U.S. News & World Report (November 19, 2007).

Followers Flex Their Muscles.

Kellerman, Barbara. "Followers Flex Their Muscles." U.S. News & World Report (November 19, 2007).

Economic Growth's Many Recipes.

Rodrik, Dani. "Economic Growth's Many Recipes." The Journal of Turkish Weekly, November 19, 2007.

Cooperation in Product Development and Process R&D Between Competitors.

Bourreau, Marc, and Pinar Dogan. "Cooperation in Product Development and Process R&D Between Competitors." KSG Faculty Research Working Paper Series RWP07-056, November 2007.

Africa Warms up to Biotechnology.

Juma, Calestous. "Africa Warms up to Biotechnology." Business Daily (Nairobi), November 15, 2007.

Risks of GNEP’s Focus on Near-Term Reprocessing

Bunn, Matthew. "Risks of GNEP’s Focus on Near-Term Reprocessing." Testimony before the Committee on Energy and National Resources, U.S. Senate, November 14, 2007.

The Impressive - But Limited - Soft Power of the United Nations.

Nye, Jr., Joseph S. "The Impressive - But Limited - Soft Power of the United Nations." The Daily Star (Lebanon), November 14, 2007.

World Too Complex for One-Size-Fits-All Models.

Rodrik, Dani. "World Too Complex for One-Size-Fits-All Models." Business Day, November 13, 2007.

Putting Biotechnology to Economic Use.

Juma, Calestous, and Ismail Serageldin. "Putting Biotechnology to Economic Use." Business Daily (Nairobi), November 13, 2007.

Addressing Climate Change with a Comprehensive U.S. Cap-and-Trade System.

Stavins, Robert N. "Addressing Climate Change with a Comprehensive U.S. Cap-and-Trade System." KSG Faculty Research Working Paper Series RWP07-053, November 2007.

Choice, Rationality and Welfare Measurement.

Green, Jerry, and Daniel Hojman. "Choice, Rationality and Welfare Measurement." KSG Faculty Research Working Paper Series RWP07-054, November 2007.

¿Qué Pasó? Failure of the Commercial Financial Sector to Deliver Microfinance Services in Mexico.

Rosengard, Jay K. "¿Qué Pasó? Failure of the Commercial Financial Sector to Deliver Microfinance Services in Mexico." Paper Presented at the Forum on Microfinance, Monterrey, Mexico, November 2007.

Designing PerformanceStat: Or What Are the Key Strategic Choices that a Jurisdiction or Agency Must Make When Adapting the Compstat/CitiStat Class of Performance Strategies?

Behn, Robert. "Designing PerformanceStat: Or What Are the Key Strategic Choices that a Jurisdiction or Agency Must Make When Adapting the Compstat/CitiStat Class of Performance Strategies?" Paper presented at the 29th Annual Research Conference of the Association for Public Policy Analysis and Management, Washington, D.C., November 2007.

How American Can Prevent Terrorists from Striking with a Nuclear Weapon.

Allison, Graham. "How American Can Prevent Terrorists from Striking with a Nuclear Weapon." Union Leader, November 8, 2007.

Africa's 'Text Generation' Is Here.

Juma, Calestous. "Africa's 'Text Generation' Is Here." Business Daily (Nairobi), November 8, 2007.

Educational Rewards.

Peterson, Paul E., and Matthew Chingos. "Educational Rewards." Wall Street Journal, November 7, 2007.

Wall Street Must Learn from the Boss's Downfall.

Zelleke, Andy. "Wall Street Must Learn from the Boss's Downfall." Christian Science Monitor, November 7, 2007.

Biofuels Can Match Oil Production.

Hausmann, Ricardo. "Biofuels Can Match Oil Production." Financial Times, November 6, 2007.

CSIS Commission on Smart Power: A Smarter, More Secure America.

Armitage, Richard L., and Joseph S. Nye, Jr. "CSIS Commission on Smart Power: A Smarter, More Secure America." The Center for Strategic and International Studies, November 2007.

Violence, Learning, and the Gender Divide.

Glaeser, Edward L. "Violence, Learning, and the Gender Divide." Boston Globe, November 2, 2007.

China: Socio-Political Issues

Saich, Anthony. "China: Socio-Political Issues." China Into The Future: Making Sense of the World's Most Dynamic Economy. Eds. W. John Hoffman, and Michael Enright. Wiley and Sons, 2007, 137-62.

Linking Tradable Permit Systems for Greenhouse Gas Emissions: Opportunities, Implications, and Challenges.

Stavins, Robert N., and Judson Jaffe. "Linking Tradable Permit Systems for Greenhouse Gas Emissions: Opportunities, Implications, and Challenges." International Emissions Trading Association Conference Paper, November 2007.

Alternatives to Infrastructure Privatization Revisited: Public Enterprise Reform from the 1960s to the 1980s.

Gómez-Ibáñez, José A. "Alternatives to Infrastructure Privatization Revisited: Public Enterprise Reform from the 1960s to the 1980s." World Bank Policy Research Working Paper WPS4391, November 2007.

Schumpeterian Policy Makers: Pro-Active Policies for Innovative Entrepreneurship.

Mayer-Schönberger, Viktor. "Schumpeterian Policy Makers: Pro-Active Policies for Innovative Entrepreneurship." Hudson Institute Research Paper No. 07-04, November 2007.

Labor Outflows and Labor Inflows in Puerto Rico.

Borjas, George. "Labor Outflows and Labor Inflows in Puerto Rico." NBER Working Paper Series w13669, November 2007.

Defined Contribution Plans, Defined Benefit Plans, and the Accumulation of Retirement Wealth.

Poterba, James, Joshua Rauh, Steven Venti, and David A. Wise. "Defined Contribution Plans, Defined Benefit Plans, and the Accumulation of Retirement Wealth." Journal of Public Economics 91.10 (November 2007): 2062-2086.

Fixing the Department of Homeland Security.

Kamarck, Elaine. "Fixing the Department of Homeland Security." Progressive Policy Institute Policy Report, November 2007.

Water Demand Under Alternative Price Structures.

Olmstead, Sheila, W. Michael Hanemann, Robert N. Stavins. "Water Demand Under Alternative Price Structures." NBER Working Papers w13573, November 2007.