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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

Ken

Parker, Richard. "Ken." The American Prospect. May 21, 2006.

The Void: Why the Movement Needs Help.

Power, Samantha. "The Void: Why the Movement Needs Help." New Republic May 15, 2006.

Private Investment and Government Protection.

Kousky, Carolyn, Erzo F.P. Luttmer, and Richard Zeckhauser. "Private Investment and Government Protection." KSG Faculty Research Working Paper Series RWP06-017 (also NBER Working Paper 12255), May 2006.

'Build or Buy' Strategies in the Local Loop.

Dogan, Pinar, and Marc Bourreau. "'Build or Buy' Strategies in the Local Loop." American Economic Review, Papers and Proceedings 96.2 (May 2006): 72-76.

Emergency Spending -- The New Entitlement Program.

Kamarck, Elaine. "Emergency Spending -- The New Entitlement Program." Governing.com (Governing Magazine) (May 10, 2006).

The Challenges of China's Growth.

Perkins, Dwight H. "The Challenges of China's Growth." 2006 Henry Wendt Distinguished Lecture at the American Enterprise Institute, May 9, 2006.

A Man of His Words.

Parker, Richard. "A Man of His Words." Toronto Globe, May 8, 2006.

Immigrants In, Wages Down: How To Do the Figuring.

Borjas, George. "Immigrants In, Wages Down: How To Do the Figuring." National Review (May 8, 2006): 40-42.

Unconventional: The Real John Kenneth Galbraith.

Parker, Richard. "Unconventional: The Real John Kenneth Galbraith." Boston Globe May 7, 2006.

The Endangered Land of Renter-World.

Retsinas, Nicolas. "The Endangered Land of Renter-World." Boston Globe, May 5, 2006.

Organization Design and Frontline Service Improvement in Government: The Case of Performance Targets in the United Kingdom.

Kelman, Steven. "Organization Design and Frontline Service Improvement in Government: The Case of Performance Targets in the United Kingdom." KSG Faculty Research Working Paper Series RWP06-016, May 2006.

Leader Influences on Positive and Negative Intergroup Emotions: Affective Scapegoating or Generalizing?

Montoya, R. Matthew, and Todd L. Pittinsky. "Leader Influences on Positive and Negative Intergroup Emotions: Affective Scapegoating or Generalizing?" Poster Session Presented at 18th Annual Meeting of Association for Psychological Science, New York, N.Y., May 2006.

Trying to Be a Good Group Member: Normative Influences Determine Intergroup Evaluation.

Pittinsky, Todd L., and R. Matthew Montoya. "Trying to Be a Good Group Member: Normative Influences Determine Intergroup Evaluation." Poster Session Presented at 18th Annual Meeting of Association for Psychological Science, New York, N.Y., May 2006.

Leader Influences on Positive and Negative Intergroup Emotions.

Pittinsky, Todd L., R. Matthew Montoya, and Linda R. Tropp. "Leader Influences on Positive and Negative Intergroup Emotions." Paper Presented at 10th Annual Meeting of Research on Managing Groups and Teams, Cornell and Stanford Universities, May 2006.

Moving Beyond Tolerance: Factors and Measurement of Allophilia.

Rosenthal, Seth A., and Todd L. Pittinsky. "Moving Beyond Tolerance: Factors and Measurement of Allophilia." Poster Session Presented at 18th Annual Meeting of Association for Psychological Science, New York, N.Y., May 2006.

An International Policy Architecture for the Post-Kyoto Era.

Olmstead, Sheila M., and Robert N. Stavins. "An International Policy Architecture for the Post-Kyoto Era." American Economic Review Papers and Proceedings 96.2 (May 2006): 35-38.

Poverty, Political Freedom, and the Roots of Terrorism.

Abadie, Alberto. "Poverty, Political Freedom, and the Roots of Terrorism." American Economic Review 96.2 (May 2006): 50-56.

Why Does the Law of One Price Fail? An Experiment on Index Mutual Funds.

Choi, James J., David Laibson, and Brigitte Madrian. "Why Does the Law of One Price Fail? An Experiment on Index Mutual Funds." NBER Working Paper w12261, May 2006.

Filling the Gaps: Priority Data Needs and Key Management Challenges for National Reporting on Ecosystem Condition.

Clark, William C., Chair, State of the Nation's Ecosystems Project. "Filling the Gaps: Priority Data Needs and Key Management Challenges for National Reporting on Ecosystem Condition." The H. John Heinz III Center for Science, Economics, and the Environment (heinzctr.org/ecosystems), May 2006.

Film Review: Alexander Payne: Sideways.

Stavins, Robert N. "Film Review: Alexander Payne: Sideways." Journal of Wine Economics 1.1 (May 2006): 91-93.

Editorial.

Anderson, Kym, Orley Ashenfelter, Victor Ginsburgh, and Robert N. Stavins. "Editorial." Journal of Wine Economics 1.1 (May 2006): 1.

On the Universal: Limitation of Systems.

Behn, Robert. "On the Universal: Limitation of Systems." Bob Behn's Public Management Report May 2006.

Acquiescence, Attack, and a Nuclear Iran.

Allison, Graham. "Acquiescence, Attack, and a Nuclear Iran." Miami Herald, April 30, 2006.

Elements for a Theory of Political Finance

Poiré, Alejandro. "Elements for a Theory of Political Finance." KSG Faculty Research Working Paper Series RWP06-014, April 2006.

Gasoline Price Spikes and Regional Gasoline Content Regulation: A Structural Approach.

Muehlegger, Erich J. "Gasoline Price Spikes and Regional Gasoline Content Regulation: A Structural Approach." KSG Faculty Research Working Paper Series RWP06-015, April 2006.

A Standing Ovation.

Husock, Howard. "A Standing Ovation." Wall Street Journal, April 28, 2006.

Innovating Against the Odds.

Donahue, John D. "Innovating Against the Odds." Governing.com (Governing Magazine) (April 26, 2006).

The Cost of Complexity in Federal Student Aid: Lessons from Optimal Tax Theory and Behavioral Economics.

Dynarski, Susan, and Judith Scott-Clayton. "The Cost of Complexity in Federal Student Aid: Lessons from Optimal Tax Theory and Behavioral Economics." KSG Faculty Research Working Paper Series RWP06-013 (also NBER Working Paper 12227), April 2006.

Dems Try to Overcome 'Katrina Brain.'

Kamarck, Elaine. "Dems Try to Overcome 'Katrina Brain.'" Newsday, April 25, 2006.

The Man Who Preferred a Soviet Whimper to a Dying Bang.

Nye, Jr., Joseph S. "The Man Who Preferred a Soviet Whimper to a Dying Bang." Daily Star (Lebanon), April 25, 2006.

Afghanistan Should Make Room for its Female Leaders.

Coleman, Isobel, and Swanee Hunt. "Afghanistan Should Make Room for its Female Leaders." Christian Science Monitor, April 24, 2006.

Dancing in the Hallways.

Kelman, Steven. "Dancing in the Hallways." Federal Computer Week (April 24, 2006).

The Outsiders.

Gergen, David. "The Outsiders." New York Times, April 23, 2006.

Punishing Evildoers.

Power, Samantha. "Punishing Evildoers." Washington Post, April 23, 2006.

Replication (continued): It Takes a Nut.

Behn, Robert. "Replication (continued): It Takes a Nut." Governing.com (Governing Magazine) (April 19, 2006).

Assessing China's Power.

Nye, Jr., Joseph S. "Assessing China's Power." Boston Globe, April 19, 2006.

New Orleans Vote Raises Fairness Issue.

Gerwin, Leslie E., and David C. King. "New Orleans Vote Raises Fairness Issue." Boston Globe, April 18, 2006.

For a Few Dollars Less.

Borjas, George. "For a Few Dollars Less." Wall Street Journal, April 18, 2006.

Google Still Rules.

Kelman, Steven. "Google Still Rules." Federal Computer Week (April 17, 2006).

Suspending Routine Duty: Celebration and Commemoration in Military Holidays

Machalek, Richard, Andrew D. Katayama, James E. Patrey, and Dana H. Born. "Suspending Routine Duty: Celebration and Commemoration in Military Holidays." Armed Forces & Society 32.3 (April 2006): 389-404.

Tame Oil's Wild Price Ride with a Tax.

Lee, Henry. "Tame Oil's Wild Price Ride with a Tax." Christian Science Monitor, April 13, 2006.

Getting Tough Could Save Innocent Lives.

Rotberg, Robert I. "Getting Tough Could Save Innocent Lives." Boston Globe, April 11, 2006.

Religion, Morality and Political Activism on College Campuses in the United States.

King, David C. "Religion, Morality and Political Activism on College Campuses in the United States." Harvard University, Institute of Politics, April 11, 2006.

Redefining Political Attitudes and Activism.

King, David C. "Redefining Political Attitudes and Activism." Harvard University, Institute of Politics, April 11, 2006.

America Must Be Pragmatic with Putin.

Nye, Jr., Joseph S. "America Must Be Pragmatic with Putin." Financial Times, April 11, 2006.

Democrats: Get Loud, Get Angry!

Abramowitz, Morton, and Samantha Power. ""Democrats: Get Loud, Get Angry!"." Los Angeles Times, April 10, 2006.

Fear of Chinese Guns: The Best Defense is Not to Offer Any Offense.

Nye, Jr., Joseph S. "Fear of Chinese Guns: The Best Defense is Not to Offer Any Offense." San Francisco Chronicle, April 9, 2006.

Gorbachev and the End of the Cold War.

Nye, Jr., Joseph S. "Gorbachev and the End of the Cold War." New Straits Times, April 5, 2006.

A Concept Whose Time Has Come

Kelman, Steven. "A Concept Whose Time Has Come." Federal Computer Week. April 3, 2006.

An Unfair Attack.

Gergen, David. "An Unfair Attack." U.S. News & World Report, April 3, 2006.