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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

Growth Diagnostics.

Rodrik, Dani, Ricardo Hausmann, and Andrés Velasco. "Growth Diagnostics." Working Paper, October 2004.

Rethinking Growth Policies in the Developing World.

Rodrik, Dani. "Rethinking Growth Policies in the Developing World." Working Paper, October 2004.

The Problems and Potentials of Voting Systems: The Code of Elections.

Mercuri, Rebecca T., and L. Jean Camp. "The Problems and Potentials of Voting Systems: The Code of Elections." Communications of the ACM 47.10 (October 2004).

Coming of Age: The Political Awakening of a Generation.

King, David C. "Coming of Age: The Political Awakening of a Generation." Harvard University, Institute of Politics, October 2004.

Skeptical Patients: Performance, Social Capital and Culture

Norris, Pippa. "Skeptical Patients: Performance, Social Capital and Culture." The Trust Crisis in Healthcare: Causes, Consequences and Cures. Ed. David A. Shore. Oxford University Press, 2004, 32-48.

Contextualizing Patterns of Work Group Interaction: Toward a Nested Theory of Structuration.

Perlow, Leslie A., Jody Hoffer Gittell, and Nancy Katz. "Contextualizing Patterns of Work Group Interaction: Toward a Nested Theory of Structuration." Organization Science 15.5 (September-October 2004): 520-536.

The Myths of Market Prices and Efficiency.

Stavins, Robert N. "The Myths of Market Prices and Efficiency." The Environmental Forum September/October 2004.

Dangerous Ideas: Business as Usual at the U.N.

Power, Samantha. "Dangerous Ideas: Business as Usual at the U.N." Foreign Policy 144 (September/October 2004).

Rethinking Arab Democracy.

Nye, Jr., Joseph S. "Rethinking Arab Democracy." South China Morning Post, September 28, 2004.

Our Own Private Fannie.

Husock, Howard. "Our Own Private Fannie." Wall Street Journal, September 27, 2004.

America the Conservative: Europe Is in the 21st Century, but We Remain Locked in the 18th.

Glaeser, Edward L. "America the Conservative: Europe Is in the 21st Century, but We Remain Locked in the 18th." Los Angeles Times, September 26, 2004.

How to Give Our Leaders the Facts They Need.

Nye, Jr., Joseph S. "How to Give Our Leaders the Facts They Need." Financial Times, September 24, 2004.

Guilt by Association.

Lazer, David, and Frederick Bieber. "Guilt by Association." New Scientist, September 23, 2004.

Seattle Vulnerable to Nuclear Terrorism.

Allison, Graham. "Seattle Vulnerable to Nuclear Terrorism." Seattle Post-Intelligencer, September 21, 2004.

Facing the Fiscal Crises in State Government: National Problem, National Responsibilities.

Behn, Robert, and Elizabeth Keating. "Facing the Fiscal Crises in State Government: National Problem, National Responsibilities." State Tax Notes 33.12 (September 20, 2004): 833-847.

Preventable Nightmare: Al Qaeda Wants to Nuke a U.S. City. There Are Simple Ways to Stop It.

Allison, Graham. "Preventable Nightmare: Al Qaeda Wants to Nuke a U.S. City. There Are Simple Ways to Stop It." Los Angeles Times, September 19, 2004.

A Broken System

Abramowitz, Morton, and Samantha Power. "A Broken System." Washington Post, September 13, 2004.

Nuclear Nightmare Closer to Reality.

Allison, Graham. "Nuclear Nightmare Closer to Reality." Baltimore Sun, September 10, 2004.

Righting Reform, the Gap Between Rules and Public Perception.

Rodrik, Dani. "Righting Reform, the Gap Between Rules and Public Perception." Jakarta Post, September 9, 2004.

Can We Fix the Federal Poverty Measure So It Provides Reliable Information About Changes in the Children's Living Conditions

Jencks, Christopher, Susan E. Mayer, and Joseph Swingle. "Can We Fix the Federal Poverty Measure So It Provides Reliable Information About Changes in the Children's Living Conditions." September 2004.

Questions Without Answers.

Gergen, David. "Questions Without Answers." U.S. News & World Report, September 4, 2004.

Religious Organizations and Social Capital.

Norris, Pippa, and Ronald Inglehart. "Religious Organizations and Social Capital." International Journal of Not-for-Profit Law 6.4 (September 2004).

Representation Revisited: Introduction to the Case Against Electoral Accountability.

Mansbridge, Jane. "Representation Revisited: Introduction to the Case Against Electoral Accountability." Democracy and Society 2.1 (Fall 2004).

Neoliberalism in Latin America: Good, Bad, or Incomplete?

Walton, Michael. "Neoliberalism in Latin America: Good, Bad, or Incomplete?" Latin American Research Review 39.3 (Fall 2004): 165-183.

Leadership for a Networked World: Trends, Lessons Learned, Next Steps.

Mechling, Jerry. "Leadership for a Networked World: Trends, Lessons Learned, Next Steps." e-Government Conference Paper, Government of Mexico, Saltillo, Mexico, September 2004.

Tough Policies, Incredible Policies.

Neut, Alejandro, and Andrés Velasco. “Tough Policies, Incredible Policies.” CID Working Paper No. 105, September 2004.

Green Elephants.

Clark, William C. "Green Elephants." Environment 46.7 (September 2004).

Why Programs Get Replicated.

Frumkin, Peter, and David Reingold. "Why Programs Get Replicated." Nonprofit Quarterly Fall 2004: 46-59.

On the Tyranny of: Bureaucratic Routines.

Behn, Robert. "On the Tyranny of: Bureaucratic Routines." Bob Behn's Public Management Report September 2004.

Social Comparisons in Ultimatum Bargaining.

Bohnet, Iris, and Richard Zeckhauser. "Social Comparisons in Ultimatum Bargaining." Scandinavian Journal of Economics 106.3 (September 2004): 495-510.

Immigration in High-Skill Labor Markets: The Impact of Foreign Students on the Earnings of Doctorates.

Borjas, George. "Immigration in High-Skill Labor Markets: The Impact of Foreign Students on the Earnings of Doctorates." Working Paper, September 2004.

Focal Points and Power Plays in Institutional Change: An Empirical Assessment.

Culpepper, Pepper D. "Focal Points and Power Plays in Institutional Change: An Empirical Assessment." APSA Annual Conference Paper, September 2004.

Bush 'Ownership' Plan has Problems.

Kamarck, Elaine. "Bush 'Ownership' Plan has Problems." Newsday, September 1, 2004.

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." KSG Faculty Research Working Paper Series RWP04-041, September 2004.

Safety of Our Streets Hinges on Politics.

Hunt, Swanee. "Safety of Our Streets Hinges on Politics." Scripps Howard News Service, September 1, 2004.

Digital Government.

Fountain, Jane. "Digital Government." Preventing Chronic Disease: Public Health Research, Practice and Policy 1.4 (September 2004).

Global Gender Inequality and the Digital Divide: Prospects and Paradoxes for Neo-Institutionalism and Public Policy.

Fountain, Jane. "Global Gender Inequality and the Digital Divide: Prospects and Paradoxes for Neo-Institutionalism and Public Policy." APSA Conference Paper, September 2004.

The Value of Formal Quantitative Assessment of Uncertainty in Regulatory Analysis.

Jaffe, Judson, and Robert N. Stavins. "The Value of Formal Quantitative Assessment of Uncertainty in Regulatory Analysis." AEI-Brookings Joint Center for Regulatory Studies Related Publication 04-22, September 2004.

International Policy Architecture to Address Global Climate Change: Beyond the Kyoto Protocol.

Stavins, Robert N. "International Policy Architecture to Address Global Climate Change: Beyond the Kyoto Protocol." Council on Foreign Relations Presentation Paper, September 2004.

“Banking on Social Entrepreneurship: The Commercialization of Microfinance.

Rosengard, Jay K. “Banking on Social Entrepreneurship: The Commercialization of Microfinance." Mondes en Développement 32-2004/2.126 (September 2004): 25-36.

Global Transmission of Interest Rates: Monetary Independence and the Currency Regime.

Schmukler, Sergio, Luis Servén and Jeffrey A. Frankel. "Global Transmission of Interest Rates: Monetary Independence and the Currency Regime." Journal of International Money and Finance 23.5 (September 2004): 701-734.

Corruption in America.

Glaeser, Edward L., and Raven Saks. "Corruption in America." HIER Discussion Paper 2043, September 2004.

Why Age Should be Considered Explicitly in Sentencing Policy: The Inextricable Link Between Age and Criminal History.

Bushway, Shawn, and Anne Morrison Piehl. "Why Age Should be Considered Explicitly in Sentencing Policy: The Inextricable Link Between Age and Criminal History." Working Paper, September 2004.

Balance Sheets and Exchange Rate Policy.

Céspedes, Luis Felipe, Roberto Chang, and Andrés Velasco. "Balance Sheets and Exchange Rate Policy." American Economic Review (September 2004).

College and University Voter Mobilization Efforts.

King, David C. "College and University Voter Mobilization Efforts." Harvard University, Institute of Politics, September 2004.

Nuclear Terrorism: How Serious a Threat to Russia?

Allison, Graham. "Nuclear Terrorism: How Serious a Threat to Russia?" Russia in Global Affairs (online edition). September/October 2004.

Handling of the Swift Boat Saga Will Be Revealing.

Gergen, David. "Handling of the Swift Boat Saga Will Be Revealing." Irish Times, August 31, 2004.

The Social Context of Well-Being.

Helliwell, John F., and Robert D. Putnam. "The Social Context of Well-Being." Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society (London) Series B Vol 359 (31 August 2004): 1435-1446.

Time to Face the Real Issues.

Gergen, David. "Time to Face the Real Issues." U.S. News & World Report, August 30, 2004.

Networks Owe Public More Convention Time.

Patterson, Thomas E. "Networks Owe Public More Convention Time." Newsday, August 30, 2004.