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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

Do Consumers React to the Shape of Supply? Water Demand Under Heterogeneous Price Structures.

Stavins, Robert N. "Do Consumers React to the Shape of Supply? Water Demand Under Heterogeneous Price Structures." KSG Faculty Research Working Paper Series RWP05-039, June 2005.

Are We Better Off Now?

Kelman, Steven. "Are We Better Off Now?" Federal Computer Week (June 6, 2005).

Balancing Foreign and Domestic.

Ignatieff, Michael. "Balancing Foreign and Domestic." Toronto Star, June 2, 2005.

1996: The Civic Enigma.

Putnam, Robert D. "1996: The Civic Enigma." American Prospect, June 2005: 33.

On the Differences Among: M-Gov, E-Gov, and I-Gov.

Behn, Robert. "On the Differences Among: M-Gov, E-Gov, and I-Gov." Bob Behn's Public Management Report June 2005.

Reforming Immigration Policy: Start by Protecting Rights, not Borders.

Bhabha, Jacqueline. "Reforming Immigration Policy: Start by Protecting Rights, not Borders." Boston Review Summer 2005.

The Impact of School Choice on Student Outcomes: An Analysis of the Chicago Public Schools.

Cullen, Julie Berry, Brian A. Jacob, and Steven D. Levitt. "The Impact of School Choice on Student Outcomes: An Analysis of the Chicago Public Schools." Journal of Public Economics 89.5-6 (June 2005): 729-760.

Is Nuclear Terrorism a Threat to Canada's National Security?

Allison, Graham. "Is Nuclear Terrorism a Threat to Canada's National Security?" International Journal 60.3 (Summer 2005): 713-722.

Looking Back on Dresden.

Sewall, Sarah. "Looking Back on Dresden." Wilson Quarterly Vol. XXIX, No. 3, Summer 2005.

The Economics of Reprocessing Direct Disposal of Spent Fuel.

Bunn, Matthew, John P. Holdren, Steve Fetter, and Bob van der Zwaan. "The Economics of Reprocessing Direct Disposal of Spent Fuel." Nuclear Technology 150 (June 2005): 209-230.

Creating Public Value Through State Arts Agencies.

Moore, Mark H., and Gaylen Williams Moore. "Creating Public Value Through State Arts Agencies." Arts Midwest, State Arts Partnerships for Cultural Participation Program, 2005.

A Path to Reconstruction, Proverbs of Nation-building.

Montgomery, John D., and Dennis A. Rodinelli. "A Path to Reconstruction, Proverbs of Nation-building." Harvard International Review Summer 2004: 26-29.

“Peer Effects in Drug Use and Sex Among College Students.”

Duncan, Greg J., Johanne Boisjoly, Michael Kremer, Dan Levy, and Jacque Eccles. “Peer Effects in Drug Use and Sex Among College Students.” Journal of Abnormal Child Psychology 33.3 (June 2005): 375-385.

Johnny Can Read... in Some States.

Peterson, Paul E. "Johnny Can Read... in Some States." Education Next 5.3 (Summer 2005): 52-53.

Peg the Export Price Index: A Proposed Monetary Regime for Small Countries.

Frankel, Jeffrey A. "Peg the Export Price Index: A Proposed Monetary Regime for Small Countries." Journal of Policy Modeling 27.4 (June 2005): 495-508.

1990: Welfare Then and Now.

Jencks, Christopher. "1990: Welfare Then and Now." The American Prospect June 2005.

Urban Colossus: Why is New York America's Largest City?

Glaeser, Edward L. "Urban Colossus: Why is New York America's Largest City?" Harvard Institute of Economic Research Discussion Paper No. 2073 (also NBER Working Paper No. W11398), June 2005.

Generic Scrip Share and the Price of Brand-Name Drugs: The Role of the Consumer.

Rizzo, John A., and Richard Zeckhauser. "Generic Scrip Share and the Price of Brand-Name Drugs: The Role of the Consumer." NBER Working Paper Series No. W11431, June 2005.

Supporting Security, Justice, and Development: Lessons for a New Era.

Stone, Christopher, Joel Miller, Monica Thornton, and Jennifer Trone. "Supporting Security, Justice, and Development: Lessons for a New Era." Vera Institute of Justice, June 2005.

Preparing a Fresh Assault on Ethnic Profiling.

Stone, Christopher. "Preparing a Fresh Assault on Ethnic Profiling." Open Society Justice Initiative, June 2005.

Partial Licensing of Product Innovations.

Bourreau, Marc, and Pinar Dogan. "Partial Licensing of Product Innovations." Telecom Paris Working Papers in Economics No. EC-05-03, June 2005.

Democracy in Time: Popular Sovereignty and Temporal Representation

Thompson, Dennis F. "Democracy in Time: Popular Sovereignty and Temporal Representation." Constellations 12.2 (June 2005): 245-261.

Do Rural Banks Matter? Evidence from the Indian Social Banking Experiment

Pande, Rohini, and Robin Burgess. "Do Rural Banks Matter? Evidence from the Indian Social Banking Experiment." American Economic Review 95.3 (June 2005): 780-794.

Preferences for Redistribution in the Land of Opportunities

Alesina, Alberto, and Eliana La Ferrara. "Preferences for Redistribution in the Land of Opportunities." Journal of Public Economics 89.5-6 (June 2005): 897-931.

World Must End Mugabe Mayhem.

Rotberg, Robert I. "World Must End Mugabe Mayhem." Toronto Star, May 30, 2005.

Presidents Can't Fight War on Graft on Their Own.

Juma, Calestous. "Presidents Can't Fight War on Graft on Their Own." The East African, May 30, 2005.

Will France Let Blair Off the Hook?

Nye, Jr., Joseph S. "Will France Let Blair Off the Hook?" International Herald Tribune, May 27, 2005.

'Our Bodies, Ourselves:' A Trusted Friend Turns 35.

Hunt, Swanee. "'Our Bodies, Ourselves:' A Trusted Friend Turns 35." Scripps Howard News Service, May 25, 2005.

Der Atomterror Trifft auch die Deutschen. (A German Role in Preventing Nuclear Terrorism).

Allison, Graham. "Der Atomterror Trifft auch die Deutschen." (A German Role in Preventing Nuclear Terrorism). Süddeutsche Zeitung, May 25, 2005.

Dueling for Values.

Gergen, David. "Dueling for Values." U.S. News & World Report, May 23, 2005.

Allophilia and Intergroup Leadership

Pittinsky, Todd L. "Allophilia and Intergroup Leadership." KSG Faculty Research Working Paper Series RWP05-038, May 2005.

Would Equal Opportunity Mean More Mobility?

Jencks, Christopher, and Laura Tach. "Would Equal Opportunity Mean More Mobility?" KSG Faculty Research Working Paper Series RWP05-037, May 2005.

The E-Gov Pulse.

Kelman, Steven. "The E-Gov Pulse." Federal Computer Week (May 16, 2005).

Securing the Bomb 2005: The New Global Imperatives

Bunn, Matthew, and Anthony Wier. "Securing the Bomb 2005: The New Global Imperatives." May 2005.

Meet a Woman Trying to Bring Peace to Colombia.

Swanee Hunt. "Meet a Woman Trying to Bring Peace to Colombia." Scripps Howard News Service, May 11, 2005.

Needed: A Medical Peace Corps.

Rotberg, Robert I., and Victoria Salinas. "Needed: A Medical Peace Corps." Boston Globe, May 10, 2005.

Everyone Leaves with a Balloon from the Party with Few Losers.

Norris, Pippa. "Everyone Leaves with a Balloon from the Party with Few Losers." Financial Times, May 7, 2005.

Did the Campaign Matter?

Norris, Pippa. "Did the Campaign Matter?" Financial Times, May 5, 2005.

Advancing U.S. Strategy for East Asian Security.

Nye, Jr., Joseph S. "Advancing U.S. Strategy for East Asian Security." Asian Wall Street Journal, May 5, 2005.

Small Shifts in Support Make Big Difference at Westminster.

Norris, Pippa. "Small Shifts in Support Make Big Difference at Westminster." Financial Times, May 4, 2005.

Do Democratic Transitions Produce Bad Economic Outcomes?

Rodrik, Dani, and Romain Wacziarg. "Do Democratic Transitions Produce Bad Economic Outcomes?" American Economic Review 95.2 (May 2005).

The Catholic Puzzle: Parishes and Civic Life.

Bane, Mary Jo. "The Catholic Puzzle: Parishes and Civic Life." KSG Faculty Research Working Paper Series RWP05-036, May 2005.

On the Pervasive Phenomenon of: Hoop Jumping.

Behn, Robert. "On the Pervasive Phenomenon of: Hoop Jumping." Bob Behn's Public Management Report May 2005.

The Labor-Market Impact of High-Skill Immigration.

Borjas, George. "The Labor-Market Impact of High-Skill Immigration." American Economic Review 95.2 (May 2005): 56-60.

The Consequences of the Growth of Health Insurance Premiums.

Baicker, Katherine, and Amitabh Chandra. "The Consequences of the Growth of Health Insurance Premiums." The American Economic Review 95.2 (May 2005): 214-218.

Pricing Health Benefits: A Cost Minimization Approach.

Miller, Nolan. "Pricing Health Benefits: A Cost Minimization Approach." Journal of Health Economics 24.5 (2005): 931-949.

Is There a Problem with Enhancement?

Kamm, Frances. "Is There a Problem with Enhancement?" American Journal of Bioethics 5.3 (May-June 2005): 5-14.

Opportunity and Progress: A Bipartisan Platform for National Housing Policy.

Cisneros, Henry G., Jack F. Kemp, Nicolas Retsinas, and Kent W. Colton. "Opportunity and Progress: A Bipartisan Platform for National Housing Policy." Joint Center for Housing Studies, Harvard University, 2005.

Deferring.

Schauer, Frederick. "Deferring." Michigan Law Review 103.6 (May 2005): 1567-78.

The Wily Agitator and the American Free Speech Tradition.

Schauer, Frederick. "The Wily Agitator and the American Free Speech Tradition." Stanford Law Review 57.6 (May 2005): 2157-70.