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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

God, Guns and Gays: The Supply and Demand for Religion in the U.S. and Western Europe.

Norris, Pippa, and Ronald Inglehart. "God, Guns and Gays: The Supply and Demand for Religion in the U.S. and Western Europe." Public Policy Research 12.4 (2006): 224-233.

Subcontractors for Tractors: Theory and Evidence on Flexible Specialization, Supplier Selection, and Contracting.

Andrabi, Tahir, Maitreesh Ghatak, and Asim Ijaz Khwaja. "Subcontractors for Tractors: Theory and Evidence on Flexible Specialization, Supplier Selection, and Contracting." Journal of Development Economics 79.2 (April 2006): 273-302.

When Should a Leader Apologize -- and When Not?

Kellerman, Barbara. "When Should a Leader Apologize -- and When Not?" Harvard Business Review (April 2006).

Is There a Human Right to Free Movement? Immigration and Original Ownership of the Earth.

Blake, Michael, and Mathias Risse. "Is There a Human Right to Free Movement? Immigration and Original Ownership of the Earth." KSG Faculty Research Working Paper Series RWP06-012, April 2006.

New Book Looks at What College Students are Thinking about Government Jobs

Bilmes, Linda and W. Scott Gould. "New Book Looks at What College Students are Thinking about Government Jobs." Federal Manager Magazine. April 2006.

Who is <i>Not</i> Poor? Dreaming of a World Truly Free of Poverty.

Pritchett, Lant. "Who is Not Poor? Dreaming of a World Truly Free of Poverty." World Bank Research Observer 21.1 (Spring 2006): 1-23.

Constitutional Reform in Bolivia: The 2005 Presidential Election.

King, David C. "Constitutional Reform in Bolivia: The 2005 Presidential Election." ReVista: Harvard Review of Latin America (Spring 2006): 11-15.

A Nuclear Terrorism Report Card.

Allison, Graham. "A Nuclear Terrorism Report Card." National Interest 83 (Spring 2006): 63-65.

Native Internal Migration and the Labor Market Impact of Immigration.

Borjas, George. ""Native Internal Migration and the Labor Market Impact of Immigration."." Journal of Human Resources 41.2 (Spring 2006): 221-258.

Endogenous Networks, Social Games, and Evolution.

Hojman, Daniel, and Adam Szeidl. "Endogenous Networks, Social Games, and Evolution." Games and Economic Behavior 55.1 (April 2006): 112-130.

Norms of Deliberation: An Inductive Study.

Mansbridge, Jane, Janette Hartz-Karp, Matthew Amengual, and John Gastil. "Norms of Deliberation: An Inductive Study." Journal of Public Deliberation 2.1 (April 2006): 1-47.

'Not a Sack of Potatoes:' Moving and Removing Children Across Borders.

Bhabha, Jacqueline. "'Not a Sack of Potatoes:' Moving and Removing Children Across Borders." Boston University Public Interest Law Journal 15.2 (Spring 2006): 197-218.

Antibiotic resistance as a global threat: Evidence from China, Kuwait and the United States.

Zhang, Ruifang, Karen Eggleston, Vincent Rotimi, and Richard Zeckhauser. ""Antibiotic resistance as a global threat: Evidence from China, Kuwait and the United States."." Globalization and Health 2.6 (April 2006).

Ensuring (and Insuring?) Critical Information Infrastructure Protection. (Earlier version published as 2005 Rueschlikon Conference Report.)

Cukier, Kenneth Neil, Viktor Mayer-Schönberger, and Lewis M. Branscomb. "Ensuring (and Insuring?) Critical Information Infrastructure Protection." (Earlier version published as 2005 Rueschlikon Conference Report.) ICFAI Journal of Insurance Law IV.2 (April 2006).

America in the World Today: A European View.

Kaiser, Karl. "America in the World Today: A European View." Centerpiece: Newsletter for the Weatherhead Center for International Affairs at Harvard University 20.2 (Spring 2006): 4-6.

Faith-Based Organizations Versus Their Secular Counterparts: A Primer for Local Officials.

Goldsmith, Stephen, Bill Emicke, and Chris Pineda. "Faith-Based Organizations Versus Their Secular Counterparts: A Primer for Local Officials." Ash Institute for Democratic Governance and Innovation, Spring 2006.

Alternatives to Privatization Revisited: The Options for Infrastructure.

Gómez-Ibáñez, José A. "Alternatives to Privatization Revisited: The Options for Infrastructure." Working paper prepared for the World Bank, April 2006.

Analytical Dilemmas in the Study of Accountability.

Ebrahim, Alnoor. "Analytical Dilemmas in the Study of Accountability." Democracy & Society 3.2 (Spring 2006): 4-5, 9.

On Why Public Managers Need to: Learn from Dissimilar Situations.

Behn, Robert. "On Why Public Managers Need to: Learn from Dissimilar Situations." Bob Behn's Public Management Report April 2006.

Understanding the patchwork quilt of electricity restructuring in the United States

Fagan, Mark. "Understanding the patchwork quilt of electricity restructuring in the United States." Regulatory Policy Program working paper, April 2006.

Horst Hesse: A Cold War Military Intelligence Mole.

Scherer, F.M. "Horst Hesse: A Cold War Military Intelligence Mole." Intelligence and National Security 21.2 (April 2006): 224-236.

A Utility Safety Valve for Cutting CO2

Stavins, Robert N. "A Utility Safety Valve for Cutting CO2." The Environmental Forum. March/April 2006.

Renewing Good Leadership: Overcoming the Scourges of Africa.

Rotberg, Robert I. "Renewing Good Leadership: Overcoming the Scourges of Africa." Africa Policy Journal 1 (Spring 2006): 1-3.

The Failure of Fraternité.

Culpepper, Pepper D. "The Failure of Fraternité." The International Herald Tribune, March 29, 2006.

Yan Fu Memorial Lecture: Making Globalization More Development-Friendly.

Rodrik, Dani. "Yan Fu Memorial Lecture: Making Globalization More Development-Friendly." China Center For Economic Research (CCER) at Peking University, March 28, 2006.

There is No Israel 'Lobby'.

Gergen, David. "There is No Israel 'Lobby'." New York Daily News, March 26, 2006.

The Israel Lobby.

Mearsheimer, John, and Stephen Walt. "The Israel Lobby." London Review of Books Vol. 28, No. 6, March 23, 2006: 3-12.

Political Control and Operational Command: Building a Balanced Disaster Response System.

Howitt, Arnold M., and Herman B. Leonard. "Political Control and Operational Command: Building a Balanced Disaster Response System." Report to the U.S. Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, March 23, 2006.

Framing Accountability: Power and Learning in NGOs.

Ebrahim, Alnoor. “Framing Accountability: Power and Learning in NGOs.” Harvard University’s Project on Governance and Accountability, Faculty Seminar (Joint Project of the Law School and Hauser Center for Nonprofit Organizations), March 21, 2006.

The 'You're Fired' Approach.

Kelman, Steven. "The 'You're Fired' Approach." Federal Computer Week (March 20, 2006).

An Endless Shelf for Library Books.

Kamarck, Elaine. "An Endless Shelf for Library Books." The Boston Globe, March 17, 2006.

Making it in America: Social Mobility in the Immigrant Population.

Borjas, George. "Making it in America: Social Mobility in the Immigrant Population." NBER Working Paper 12088, March 2006.

'Fortunate Sons Should Have to Serve.

Kamarck, Elaine. "'Fortunate Sons Should Have to Serve." Newsday, March 13, 2006.

The Nightmare this Time.

Allison, Graham. "The Nightmare this Time." The Boston Globe, March 12, 2006.

Privatize the Welfare State.

Husock, Howard. "Privatize the Welfare State." Wall Street Journal, March 9, 2006.

An Agenda of Compassion that Works.

Bridgeland, John, and Stephen Goldsmith. "An Agenda of Compassion that Works." Washington Times, March 8, 2006.

Mechanisms for Enhancing the Credibility of an Adviser: Prepayment and Aligned Incentives.

Patt, Anthony G., Hannah Riley Bowles, and David W. Cash. "Mechanisms for Enhancing the Credibility of an Adviser: Prepayment and Aligned Incentives." KSG Faculty Research Working Paper Series RWP06-010, March 2006.

Thinking for a Living.

Kelman, Steven. "Thinking for a Living." Federal Computer Week (March 6, 2006).

Gender Parity in Research Grants.

Waisbren, Susan E., Hannah Riley Bowles, Tayaba Hasaan, Kelly H. Zou, et al. "Gender Parity in Research Grants." Working Paper, 2006.

An International Architecture for the Post-Kyoto Era.

Olmstead, Sheila and Robert N. Stavins. "An International Architecture for the Post-Kyoto Era." KSG Faculty Research Working Paper Series RWP06-009, March 2006.

Toolbox: Containing the Nuclear Red Zone Threat.

Carter, Ashton B. and Stephen LaMontagne. "Toolbox: Containing the Nuclear Red Zone Threat." The American Interest 1.3 (Spring 2006): 28-40.

Cleaner, Cheaper, Safer.

Clark, William C. "Cleaner, Cheaper, Safer." Environment 48.2 (March 2006).

“Does Reimbursement Influence Chemotherapy Treatment for Cancer Patients?”

Jacobson, Mireille, A. James O’Malley, Craig C. Earle, Juliana Pakes, Peter Gaccione, and Joseph P. Newhouse. “Does Reimbursement Influence Chemotherapy Treatment for Cancer Patients?” Health Affairs 24.2 (March/April 2006): 437-443.

The Israel Lobby and U.S. Foreign Policy.

Walt, Stephen and John J. Mearsheimer. "The Israel Lobby and U.S. Foreign Policy." KSG Faculty Research Working Paper Series RWP06-011, March 2006.

The Quest Continues.

Pritchett, Lant. "The Quest Continues." Finance & Development 43.1 (March 2006).

Schedule Selection by Agents: From Phone Plans to Tax Tables.

Luttmer, Erzo F.P., and Richard Zeckhauser. "Schedule Selection by Agents: From Phone Plans to Tax Tables." Harvard University, March 2006.

Medical Price Sensitivity and Optimal Health Insurance for the Elderly.

Chandra, Amitabh, Jonathan Gruber, and Robin McKnight. "Medical Price Sensitivity and Optimal Health Insurance for the Elderly." Working Paper, March 2006.

How Much Should You Trust?

Bohnet, Iris, and Stephen Meier. "How Much Should You Trust?" Negotiation 9.3 (March 2006): 7-9.

Partisan Mobilization Campaigns in the Field: Results from a Statewide Turnout Experiment in Michigan.

King, David C. "Partisan Mobilization Campaigns in the Field: Results from a Statewide Turnout Experiment in Michigan." Political Research Quarterly 59 (March 2006): 85-98.

Civil Society Actors as Catalysts for Transnational Social Learning

Brown, L. David, and Vanessa Timmer. "Civil Society Actors as Catalysts for Transnational Social Learning." Voluntas: International Journal of Voluntary and Nonprofit Organizations 17.1 (March 2006): 1-16.