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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

Moral Competence in the Practice of Democratic Governance

Winston, Kenneth. "Moral Competence in the Practice of Democratic Governance." For the People: Can the Public Service be Fixed? Ed. John D. Donahue, and Joseph S. Nye, Jr. Brookings Institution, 2003.

Limits of American Power.

Nye, Jr., Joseph S. "Limits of American Power." Political Science Quarterly (Winter 2002-2003).

The 'Democracy Deficit' in the Global Economy: Enhancing the Legitimacy and Accountability of Global Institutions

Nye, Jr., Joseph S., Jessica Einhorn, Béla Kádár, et al. The 'Democracy Deficit' in the Global Economy: Enhancing the Legitimacy and Accountability of Global Institutions. Trilateral Commission, 2003.

Addressing the New International Terrorism: Prevention, Intervention, and Multilateral Cooperation

Nye, Jr., Joseph S., Yukio Satoh, and Paul Wilkinson. Addressing the New International Terrorism: Prevention, Intervention, and Multilateral Cooperation. Trilateral Commission, 2003.

U.S. Power and Strategy After Iraq.

Nye, Jr., Joseph S. "U.S. Power and Strategy After Iraq." Foreign Affairs (July/August 2003).

A Whole New Ball Game.

Nye, Jr., Joseph S. "A Whole New Ball Game." Financial Times, December 28, 2002.

Terror Threat Is Real, but We Can Prevail.

Ignatieff, Michael. "Terror Threat Is Real, but We Can Prevail." Ottawa Citizen, December 27, 2002.

This Market is Not a Bubble.

Retsinas, Nicolas. "This Market is Not a Bubble." Los Angeles Times, December 26, 2002.

Unprepared for Smallpox.

Allison, Graham. "Unprepared for Smallpox." Washington Post, December 26, 2002.

Why Diversity Matters.

Bok, Derek. "Why Diversity Matters." Boston Globe, December 11, 2002.

Selling International News.

King, David C. "Selling International News." Working Paper, December 9, 2002.

The Elephant in the Room.

Gergen, David. "The Elephant in the Room." U.S. News & World Report, December 9, 2002.

“A Better Way to Regulate Fishing.”

Stavins, Robert N. “A Better Way to Regulate Fishing.” Boston Globe, December 2, 2002.

Homeland Insecurity.

Gergen, David. "Homeland Insecurity." U.S. News & World Report, December 2, 2002.

Forecasting Using Principal Components From a Large Number of Predictors.

Stock, James H., and Mark W. Watson. "Forecasting Using Principal Components From a Large Number of Predictors." Journal of the American Statistical Association 97.460 (December 1, 2002): 1167-1179.

Performance-Based Regulation: Prospects and Limitations in Health, Safety and Environmental Protection.

Coglianese, Cary, Jennifer Nash, and Todd Olmstead. "Performance-Based Regulation: Prospects and Limitations in Health, Safety and Environmental Protection." KSG Faculty Research Working Papers Series RWP02-050, December 2002.

The Role of Annuities in a Reformed U.S. Social Security System.

Liebman, Jeffrey. "The Role of Annuities in a Reformed U.S. Social Security System." AARP Public Policy Institute Issue Paper, December 2002.

The Ecology of Terror Defense.

Keohane, Nathaniel, and Richard Zeckhauser. "The Ecology of Terror Defense." Harvard Business School Working Paper 03-076, December 2002.

“Where the Boys Aren’t: Non-Cognitive Skills, Returns to School and the Gender Gap in Higher Education.”

Jacob, Brian A. “Where the Boys Aren’t: Non-Cognitive Skills, Returns to School and the Gender Gap in Higher Education.” Economics of Education Review 21.6 (December 2002): 589-598.

Interest-Based Negotiations at Kaiser-Permanente.

McKersie, Robert A., Susan C. Eaton, and Thomas A. Kochan. "Interest-Based Negotiations at Kaiser-Permanente." MIT Institute on Work and Employment Relations Working Paper, December 2002.

Civilization in Color: The Multi-Cultural City in Three Millennia.

Briggs, Xavier de Souza. “Civilization in Color: The Multi-Cultural City in Three Millennia.” KSG Faculty Research Working Papers Series RWP02-049, December 2002.

“Fox News Moves from the Margins to the Mainstream.”

Jones, Alex S. “Fox News Moves from the Margins to the Mainstream.” New York Times, December 1, 2002.

Harsanyi’s ‘Utilitarian Theorem’ and Utilitarianism.

Risse, Mathias. "Harsanyi’s ‘Utilitarian Theorem’ and Utilitarianism." Nous 36.4 (December 2002): 550-577.

A Threat to the Team.

Behn, Robert. "A Threat to the Team." Governing December 2002: 62.

Reforming the Financial Sectors of Thailand and Indonesia: Myth Perceptions of Ramakien and Ramayana Capitalists.

Rosengard, Jay. "Reforming the Financial Sectors of Thailand and Indonesia: Myth Perceptions of Ramakien and Ramayana Capitalists." Paper for Conference on Financial Sector Reform Across Asia: Facts, Analyses, Solutions, December 2002.

Social Security Programs and Retirement Around the World: Micro Estimation: Introduction and Summary.

Wise, David A., and Jonathan Gruber. "Social Security Programs and Retirement Around the World: Micro Estimation: Introduction and Summary." NBER Working Paper 9407, December 2002.

Addressing Racial Disparities in High-Achieving Suburban Schools.

Ferguson, Ronald. "Addressing Racial Disparities in High-Achieving Suburban Schools." NCREL Policy Issues 13 (December 2002).

The Project of Democracy.

Keyssar, Alexander. "The Project of Democracy." Maine Policy Review 11.2 (Winter 2002): 90-99.

Post-TRIPS Options for Access to Patented Medicines in Developing Nations

Scherer, F.M., and Jayashree Watal. "Post-TRIPS Options for Access to Patented Medicines in Developing Nations." Journal of International Economic Law 5.4 (December 2002): 913-939.

Nuclear Power as an Energy Source.

Holdren, John P., and Peter H. Raven. "Nuclear Power as an Energy Source." Science, 298.5598, November 22, 2002: 1553b-1554b.

How to Eliminate Original Financial Sin.

Eichengreen, Barry, and Ricardo Hausmann. "How to Eliminate Original Financial Sin." Financial Times, November 22, 2002.

After Neo-Liberalism, What?

Rodrik, Dani. "After Neo-Liberalism, What?" Economic Times, November 19, 2002.

Minimizing Civilian Casualties in Iraq.

Sewall, Sarah. "Minimizing Civilian Casualties in Iraq." Boston Globe, November 18, 2002.

The Message in the Ballots?

Gergen, David. "The Message in the Ballots?" U.S. News & World Report, November 18, 2002.

Not Every Victim Ought to be a Charity Case.

Frumkin, Peter. "Not Every Victim Ought to be a Charity Case." Washington Post, November 17, 2002.

Time Isn't On America's Side.

Allison, Graham. "Time Isn't On America's Side." Los Angeles Times, November 15, 2002.

'Realists' Are Not Alone in Opposing War With Iraq.

Mearsheimer, John J., and Stephen Walt. "'Realists' Are Not Alone in Opposing War With Iraq." Chronicle of Higher Education, November 15, 2002.

Initial Comments on the Proposal of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission for a Standard Market Design.

Hogan, William W., and John Chandley. "Initial Comments on the Proposal of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission for a Standard Market Design." Working Paper, November 11, 2002.

“Democrats Lost the Power of Ideas.”

Kamarck, Elaine. “Democrats Lost the Power of Ideas.” Newsday, November 8, 2002.

Democrats Don't Need a New Message - They Need Ideas.

Waldman, Michael. "Democrats Don't Need a New Message - They Need Ideas." Newsweek.com, November 8, 2002.

Beijing's Balancing Act on Reform.

Saich, Anthony. "Beijing's Balancing Act on Reform." Financial Times, November 4, 2002.

Where Have All the Voters Gone?

Patterson, Thomas E. "Where Have All the Voters Gone?" Christian Science Monitor, November 4, 2002.

Policy Options for Improving Environmental Management in the Private Sector.

Coglianese, Cary, and Jennifer Nash. "Policy Options for Improving Environmental Management in the Private Sector." Environment November 2002: 10-23.

Salience, Credibility, Legitimacy and Boundaries: Linking Research, Assessment and Decision Making.

Cash, David, William C. Clark, Frank Alcock, Nancy Dickson, Noelle Eckley, and Jill Jäger. "Salience, Credibility, Legitimacy and Boundaries: Linking Research, Assessment and Decision Making." KSG Faculty Research Working Papers Series RWP02-046, November 2002.

Moral Competence in the Practice of Democratic Governance.

Winston, Kenneth. "Moral Competence in the Practice of Democratic Governance." KSG Faculty Research Working Papers Series RWP02-048, November 2002.

The Consequences of Merit Aid.

Dynarski, Susan. "The Consequences of Merit Aid." KSG Faculty Research Working Papers Series RWP02-051, November 2002.

Keeping Caring Caregivers: The Role of Relationships.

Eaton, Susan C. “Keeping Caring Caregivers: The Role of Relationships.” Gerontological Society of America Conference Paper, November 2002.

Management-Based Regulation: Prescribing Private Management to Achieve Public Goals.

Coglianese, Cary, and David Lazer. "Management-Based Regulation: Prescribing Private Management to Achieve Public Goals." AEI-Brookings Joint Center for Regulatory Studies Working Paper 02-11, November 2002.

Information as Influence: How Institutions Mediate the Impact of Scientific Assessments on Global Environmental Affairs.

Clark, William C., Ronald Mitchell, David Cash, and Frank Alcock. "Information as Influence: How Institutions Mediate the Impact of Scientific Assessments on Global Environmental Affairs." KSG Faculty Research Working Papers Series RWP02-044, November 2002.

Introduction.

Newman, Katherine. Introduction. Sociological Research and Methods Special Issue: Fieldwork on the Frontlines 31.2 (November 2002): 123-130.