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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

Heed Iraq Lessons to Avoid Disaster in Iran.

Nye, Jr., Joseph S. "Heed Iraq Lessons to Avoid Disaster in Iran." Financial Times, March 31, 2005.

Reforming Social Security: Not All Privatization Schemes Are Created Equal.

Liebman, Jeffrey. "Reforming Social Security: Not All Privatization Schemes Are Created Equal." Harvard Magazine March-April 2005: 30-35.

Starving the Voters is How Mugabe Has Rigged the Election.

Rotberg, Robert I. "Starving the Voters is How Mugabe Has Rigged the Election." Chicago Tribune, March 25, 2005.

The Effects of Vintage-Differentiated Environmental Regulation.

Stavins, Robert N. "The Effects of Vintage-Differentiated Environmental Regulation." KSG Faculty Research Working Paper Series RWP05-031, March 2005.

A Small Shower in the Desert.

Hunt, Swanee. "A Small Shower in the Desert." Scripps Howard News Service, March 2, 2005.

Talk of the Town: Boltonism.

Power, Samantha. "Talk of the Town: Boltonism." New Yorker March 21, 2005.

Combatendo o genocidio

Rotberg, Robert I. "Combatendo o genocidio" Jornal do Brasil (March 20, 2005).

Combatendo o genocidio (Combating the Genocide).

Rotberg, Robert I. "Combatendo o genocidio" (Combating the Genocide). Jornal do Brasil, March 20, 2005.

Race, Poverty and Public Policy.

Bane, Mary Jo. "Race, Poverty and Public Policy." KSG Faculty Research Working Paper Series RWP05-030, March 2005.

What We Owe to the Global Poor.

Risse, Mathias. "What We Owe to the Global Poor." Journal of Ethics 9.1-2 (March 2005): 81-117.

Health Benefits and Wages: Minimizing Total Compensation Cost.

Miller, Nolan. "Health Benefits and Wages: Minimizing Total Compensation Cost." KSG Faculty Research Working Paper Series RWP05-029, March 2005.

Science for Global Sustainability: Toward a New Paradigm.

Clark, William C., Paul J. Crutzen, and Hans J. Schellnhuber. "Science for Global Sustainability: Toward a New Paradigm." Center for International Development and KSG Faculty Research Working Paper Series, No. 120 and RWP05-032, March 2005.

John Chilembwe: Brief Life of an Anti-Colonial Rebel.

Rotberg, Robert I. "John Chilembwe: Brief Life of an Anti-Colonial Rebel." Harvard Magazine, March-April 2005: 36-37.

Galbraith and Vietnam.

Parker, Richard. "Galbraith and Vietnam." The Nation, March 14, 2005.

Cape Wind Damage.

Lee, Henry. "Cape Wind Damage." Boston Globe, March 14, 2005: A11.

Meanwhile: Searching for Truth, I Turn to Fiction.

Nye Jr., Joseph S. "Meanwhile: Searching for Truth, I Turn to Fiction." International Herald Tribune, March 11, 2005.

Domain Specific Effects of Stereotypes on Performance.

Shih, Margaret, Todd L. Pittinsky, and Amy Trahan. "Domain Specific Effects of Stereotypes on Performance." KSG Faculty Research Working Paper Series RWP05-026, March 2005.

A Hazard Rate Analysis of Mirant’s Generating Plant Outages in California.

Harvey, Scott M., William W. Hogan, and Todd Schatzki. "A Hazard Rate Analysis of Mirant’s Generating Plant Outages in California." KSG Faculty Research Working Paper Series RWP05-027, March 2005.

Polynomial Approximations and Supply Function Equilibrium Stability.

Baldick, Ross, and William W. Hogan. "Polynomial Approximations and Supply Function Equilibrium Stability." KSG Faculty Research Working Paper Series RWP05-028, March 2005.

Management-Based Strategies for Improving Private Sector Environmental Performance.

Coglianese, Cary, and Jennifer Nash. "Management-Based Strategies for Improving Private Sector Environmental Performance." KSG Faculty Research Working Paper Series RWP05-025, March 2005.

Women in Parliament: A Review of the Current Situation.

Norris, Pippa. "Women in Parliament: A Review of the Current Situation." United Nations 49th Session of the Commission on the Status of Women, March 2005.

The Gravest Danger.

Allison, Graham. "The Gravest Danger." The American Prospect, 16.3, March 5, 2005: 48.

A Generous Helping of Liberal Brains.

Ignatieff, Michael. "A Generous Helping of Liberal Brains." Globe and Mail, March 4, 2005.

Tackling a Common Threat.

Allison, Graham. "Tackling a Common Threat." Baltimore Sun, March 2, 2005.

An End to Victory?

Toft, Monica Duffy. "An End to Victory?" Presented at the International Studies Association Annual Meeting, March 2-6, 2005.

In Search of the Holy Grail: Policy Convergence, Experimentation, and Economic Performance.

Mukand, Sharun W., and Dani Rodrik. "In Search of the Holy Grail: Policy Convergence, Experimentation, and Economic Performance." American Economic Review 95.1 (March 2005): 374-383.

The New Nuclear Crisis.

Allison, Graham. "The New Nuclear Crisis." American Prospect March 2005.

Regulatory Capitalism as a Networked Order: The International System as an Informational Network.

Lazer, David. "Regulatory Capitalism as a Networked Order: The International System as an Informational Network." Annals of the American Academy of Political and Social Science 598.1 (March 2005): 52-66.

On the Nature of: The Accountability Dilemma.

Behn, Robert. "On the Nature of: The Accountability Dilemma." Bob Behn's Public Management Report March 2005.

The New Politics of Federalism.

Peterson, Paul E. "The New Politics of Federalism." Spectrum: Journal of State Government 78.2 (Spring 2005): 5-7.

Do We Owe the Poor Assistance or Rectification?

Risse, Mathias. "Do We Owe the Poor Assistance or Rectification?" Ethics and International Affairs 19.1 (Spring 2005): 9-18.

A Command System for All Agencies?

Howitt, Arnold, and Herman B. Leonard. "A Command System for All Agencies?" Crisis/Response Journal. March 2005, 40-42.

Endogenous Facility Reliability: Evidence from Oil Refinery Fires.

Muehlegger, Erich J. "Endogenous Facility Reliability: Evidence from Oil Refinery Fires." Working Paper, March 2005.

“Biotechnology in a Globalizing World: The Coevolution of Technology and Social Institutions.

Juma, Calestous. “Biotechnology in a Globalizing World: The Coevolution of Technology and Social Institutions." BioScience 55.3 (March 2005): 265-272.

Facing the Age Wave and Economic Policy: Fixing Public Pension Systems with Healthcare in the Wings.

Wise, David A. "Facing the Age Wave and Economic Policy: Fixing Public Pension Systems with Healthcare in the Wings." Fiscal Studies 26.1 (March 2005): 5-34.

Federal Agency Roles in Cancer Drug Development from Preclinical Research to New Drug Approval: The National Cancer Institute and the Food and Drug Administration.

Newhouse, Joseph P., John Mendelsohn, Hellen Gelband, and Roger Herdman. "Federal Agency Roles in Cancer Drug Development from Preclinical Research to New Drug Approval: The National Cancer Institute and the Food and Drug Administration." Background paper prepared for the National Cancer Policy Board, March 2005.

Glancing Back: Recalling Organizational Commitment in a Growing Organization.

Pittinsky, Todd L., and Margaret J. Shih. "Glancing Back: Recalling Organizational Commitment in a Growing Organization." KSG Faculty Research Working Paper Series RWP05-022, March 2005.

Religious School Enrollment in Pakistan: A Look at the Data.

Andrabi, Tahir, Jishnu Das, Asim Ijaz Khwaja, and Tristan Zajonc. "Religious School Enrollment in Pakistan: A Look at the Data." KSG Faculty Research Working Paper Series RWP05-024, March 2005.

High-Income Families Benefit Most from New Education Savings Incentives.

Dynarski, Susan. "High-Income Families Benefit Most from New Education Savings Incentives." Urban-Brookings Tax Policy Center, February 2005.

In the National Interest: A New Grand Strategy of American Foreign Policy.

Walt, Stephen. "In the National Interest: A New Grand Strategy of American Foreign Policy." Boston Review February/March 2005.

Bush Goes Soft During Second Term.

Nye, Jr., Joseph S. "Bush Goes Soft During Second Term." Korea Herald, February 28, 2005.

Make Room for Renters. Priced out of the American Dream.

Retsinas, Nicolas. "Make Room for Renters. Priced out of the American Dream." Boston Globe, February 27, 2005.

New, Improved Housing.

Apgar, William. "New, Improved Housing." Boston Globe, February 27, 2005.

Galbraith and Vietnam: An Adviser Who Told Kennedy the Truth

Parker, Richard. "Galbraith and Vietnam: An Adviser Who Told Kennedy the Truth." The Nation. February 24, 2005.

Comments on the California ISO MRTU LMP Market Design.

Hogan, William W., Scott M. Harvey, and Susan L. Pope. "Comments on the California ISO MRTU LMP Market Design." Working Paper, February 23, 2005.

A New Agenda.

Kelman, Steven. "A New Agenda." Federal Computer Week (February 21, 2005).

Government for Hire.

Goldsmith, Stephen, and William D. Eggers. "Government for Hire." New York Times, February 21, 2005.

Harsh Lessons from Togo.

Juma, Calestous. "Harsh Lessons from Togo." Boston Globe, February 21, 2005.

The Specter of Nuclear Proliferation.

Allison, Graham. "The Specter of Nuclear Proliferation." Los Angeles Times, February 17, 2005.

Asian Exports Crimp Africa's Rise.

Rotberg, Robert I. "Asian Exports Crimp Africa's Rise." Boston Globe, February 15, 2005.