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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

Policies to Control Air Pollution Damages

Ho, Mun S., and Dale W. Jorgenson. "Policies to Control Air Pollution Damages." Clearing the Air: The Health and Economic Damages of Air Pollution in China. Ed. Mun S. Ho and Chris P. Nielsen. The MIT Press, April 2007, 331-372.

Response to Critics of Intricate Ethics.

Kamm, Frances. "Response to Critics of Intricate Ethics." American Philosophical Association Panel on Intricate Ethics, San Francisco, April 2007.

Uroki Evropi i primivenie v Asii.

Kaiser, Karl. "Uroki Evropi i primivenie v Asii." Rossia v global noi politike (April 2007): 88-98.

Lead the Way: Resolving In-House Disputes.

Bowles, Hannah Riley. "Lead the Way: Resolving In-House Disputes." Negotiation 10 (April 2007): 7-9.

Les Silences de la France en Mutation.

Culpepper, Pepper D., Peter Hall, and Bruno Palier. "Les Silences de la France en Mutation." Revue Française de Science Politique 57.2 (April 2007): 248-250.

Soft News and Foreign Policy: How Expanding the Audience Changes the Policies.

Baum, Matthew A. "Soft News and Foreign Policy: How Expanding the Audience Changes the Policies." Japanese Journal of Political Science 8.1 (April 2007): 115-145.

Status and Distrust: The Relevance of Inequality and Betrayal Aversion.

Hong, Kessely, and Iris Bohnet. "Status and Distrust: The Relevance of Inequality and Betrayal Aversion." Journal of Economic Psychology 28.2 (April 2007): 197-213.

The Promise and the Peril of Microfinance Institutions in Indonesia.

Rosengard, Jay K., Richard H. Patten, Don E. Johnston, and Widjojo Koesoemo. "The Promise and the Peril of Microfinance Institutions in Indonesia." Bulletin of Indonesian Economic Studies 43.1 (April 2007): 87-112.

Is the U.S. Population Behaving Healthier?

Cutler, David M., Edward L. Glaeser, and Allison B. Rosen. "Is the U.S. Population Behaving Healthier?" NBER Working Paper Series w13013, April 2007.

What Causes Industry Agglomeration? Evidence from Coagglomeration Patterns.

Kerr, William, Edward L. Glaeser, and Glenn Ellison. "What Causes Industry Agglomeration? Evidence from Coagglomeration Patterns." Center for Economic Studies, U.S. Census Bureau, NBER, and HIER Working Papers (CES-WP-07-13, w13068, and 2133), April 2007.

Aggregation Reversals and the Social Formation of Beliefs.

Glaeser, Edward L., and Bruce Sacerdote. "Aggregation Reversals and the Social Formation of Beliefs." NBER Working Papers w13031, April 2007.

The Rise of the Sunbelt.

Glaeser, Edward L., and Kristina Tobio. "The Rise of the Sunbelt." NBER Working Papers w13071, April 2007.

La Vie Privée des Politiques.

Thompson, Dennis F. "La Vie Privée des Politiques." Raison Publique 6 (April 2007): 61-72.

Mending the Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit: Improving Consumer Choices and Restructuring Purchasing.

Frank, Richard G., and Joseph P. Newhouse. "Mending the Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit: Improving Consumer Choices and Restructuring Purchasing." Hamilton Project Discussion Paper, The Brookings Institution, April 2007.

Citizens' Perceptions of Governance in Rural and Urban China.

Saich, Anthony. "Citizens' Perceptions of Governance in Rural and Urban China." Journal of Chinese Political Science 12.1 (Spring 2007): 1-28.

Performance Deficit.

Behn, Robert. "Performance Deficit." Government Finance Review 23.2 (April 2007): 79-80.

The New Market for Federal Judicial Law Clerks.

Avery, Christopher, Christine Jolls, Richard Posner, and Alvin E. Roth. "The New Market for Federal Judicial Law Clerks." University of Chicago Law Review 74.2 (Spring 2007): 447-486.

China on the March.

Carter, Ashton B., and William J. Perry. "China on the March." National Interest 88 (March/April 2007): 16-22.

Gender Matters in Workplace Decisions.

Bohnet, Iris, and Fiona Greig. "Gender Matters in Workplace Decisions." Negotiation 10.4 (April 2007): 4-6.

“On Why Public Managers Have So Much Difficulty: Measuring Individual Contributions.

Behn, Robert. “On Why Public Managers Have So Much Difficulty: Measuring Individual Contributions." Bob Behn's Public Management Report (April 2007).

Getting Religion? The Puzzling Case of Islam and Civil War.

Toft, Monica Duffy. "Getting Religion? The Puzzling Case of Islam and Civil War." International Security 31.4 (Spring 2007): 97.

South Africa: Macroeconomic Challenges after a Decade of Success.

Frankel, Jeffrey A., Ben Smit, and Federico Sturzenegger. "South Africa: Macroeconomic Challenges after a Decade of Success." KSG Faculty Research Working Paper Series RWP07-021, April 2007.

Useful Void: The Art of Forgetting in the Age of Ubiquitous Computing.

Mayer-Schönberger, Viktor. "Useful Void: The Art of Forgetting in the Age of Ubiquitous Computing." KSG Faculty Research Working Paper Series RWP07-022, April 2007.

Iraq's Collateral Damage

Power, Samantha. "Iraq's Collateral Damage." Yale Journal of International Affairs (Spring/Summer 2007).

Negotiating Gang Peace.

Braga, Anthony A. "Negotiating Gang Peace." Boston Globe, March 31, 2007.

Tradable Permits: Fly in the Ointment?

Stavins, Robert N. ""Tradable Permits: Fly in the Ointment?"." The Environmental Forum. March/April 2007.

Overhaul Universities Curricula to Meet Local Needs.

Juma, Calestous. "Overhaul Universities Curricula to Meet Local Needs." Business Daily (Nairobi), March 30, 2007.

Beyond Tolerance.

Pittinsky, Todd L., Laura M. Bacon, and Loren Gary. "Beyond Tolerance." Tikkun Magazine March/April 2007.

A President with a Purpose.

Porter, Roger. "A President with a Purpose." Harvard Magazine (March/April 2007).

Staying Connected to Our Moral Sources

Ganz, Marshall. "Staying Connected to Our Moral Sources." TPMCafe.com, March 29, 2007.

Organizing for Democratic Renewal

Ganz, Marshall. "Organizing for Democratic Renewal." TPMCafe.com, March 27, 2007.

The Cheerleaders' Threat to Global Trade.

Rodrik, Dani. "The Cheerleaders' Threat to Global Trade." Financial Times, March 27, 2007.

Learning and Integration: Escalation of Force Procedures and Traffic Control Point Operations.

Sewall, Sarah, ed. "Learning and Integration: Escalation of Force Procedures and Traffic Control Point Operations." Project on the Means of Intervention, Carr Center for Human Rights Policy and U.S. Army PKSOI, with U.S. Army CALL, March 26-27, 2007.

Good Programs vs. Bad Apples.

Zeckhauser, Richard. "Good Programs vs. Bad Apples." Boston Globe, March 26, 2007.

How Technology Will Shape Africa's Diplomacy.

Juma, Calestous. "How Technology Will Shape Africa's Diplomacy." Business Daily (Nairobi), March 23, 2007.

Soldiers Trapped in Limbo.

Bilmes, Linda. "Soldiers Trapped in Limbo." Boston Globe, March 21, 2007.

Does the Minimum Wage Cause Inefficient Rationing?

Luttmer, Erzo F.P. "Does the Minimum Wage Cause Inefficient Rationing?" KSG Faculty Research Working Paper Series and NBER (RWP07-018 and w13012), March 2007.

Too Good to Be True? An Examination of Three Economic Assessments of California Climate Change Policy.

Stavins, Robert N., Judson Jaffe, and Todd Schatzki. "Too Good to Be True? An Examination of Three Economic Assessments of California Climate Change Policy." AEI-Brookings Joint Center for Regulatory Studies, Resources for the Future, NBER, KSG Faculty Research Working Paper Series RWP07-016, 2007.

Unipolar Disorder No More: U.S. Can't Go it Alone on Anything.

Nye, Jr., Joseph S. "Unipolar Disorder No More: U.S. Can't Go it Alone on Anything." Boston Herald, March 19, 2007.

Regional Trade Blocs Hold Key to Technology Gains.

Juma, Calestous. "Regional Trade Blocs Hold Key to Technology Gains." Business Daily (Nairobi), March 16, 2007.

On the Rand: Determinants of the South African Exchange Rate.

Frankel, Jeffrey A. "On the Rand: Determinants of the South African Exchange Rate." Center for International Development, KSG Faculty Research Working Paper Series, and NBER (CID-139, RWP07-015, and w13050), March 2007.

American Foreign Policy After Iraq.

Nye, Jr., Joseph S. "American Foreign Policy After Iraq." San Francisco Chronicle, March 14, 2007: B-9.

The Need for a New Way

Kelman, Steven. "The Need for a New Way." Federal Computer Week. March 12, 2007.

College Grants on a Postcard: A Proposal for Simple and Predictable Federal Student Aid.

Dynarski, Susan, and Judith Scott-Clayton. "College Grants on a Postcard: A Proposal for Simple and Predictable Federal Student Aid." Hamilton Project Discussion Paper 2007-01; KSG Faculty Research Working Paper Series RWP07-014, March 2007.

'Ma Ellen' is Delivering Liberia.

Hunt, Swanee. "'Ma Ellen' is Delivering Liberia." Boston Globe, March 8, 2007.

Do Power-Sharing Elections Work?

Norris, Pippa. "Do Power-Sharing Elections Work?" Paper for International Conference on Africa's Democratization and Electoral Processes, Johannesburg, South Africa, March 2007.

Crossing the Water's Edge: Elite Rhetoric, Media Coverage and the Rally-Round-the-Flag Phenomenon, 1979-2003.

Baum, Matthew A., and Tim Groeling. "Crossing the Water's Edge: Elite Rhetoric, Media Coverage and the Rally-Round-the-Flag Phenomenon, 1979-2003." KSG Faculty Research Working Paper Series RWP07-013, March 2007.

Reforming Political Leadership: Methods and Incentives, or Can Avarice Be Tamed?

Rotberg, Robert I. “Reforming Political Leadership: Methods and Incentives, or Can Avarice Be Tamed?” KSG Center for Public Leadership Prospecting Group, March 6, 2007.

How to Stop Genocide in Iraq.

Power, Samantha. "How to Stop Genocide in Iraq." Los Angeles Times, March 5, 2007.

Lessons from JFK on Power, Diplomacy.

Allison, Graham. "Lessons from JFK on Power, Diplomacy." Boston Globe, March 2, 2007.