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Two older people sit on a bench near a beach on a clear day.
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

A Quiet Revolution.

Peterson, Paul E., and William G. Howell. "A Quiet Revolution." National Law Journal (July 8, 2002): A21.

U.S. Policy on Caspian Energy Development and Exports: Addressing America’s Oil Addiction.

Allison, Graham, and John Grennan. "U.S. Policy on Caspian Energy Development and Exports: Addressing America’s Oil Addiction." Caspian Studies Program Mini-Case and Illustrative Paradigm, July 2002.

Feasible Globalizations.

Rodrik, Dani. “Feasible Globalizations.” KSG Faculty Research Working Papers Series RWP02-029, July 2002.

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

Rodrik, Dani, and Sharun Mukand. “In Search of the Holy Grail: Policy Convergence, Experimentation, and Economic Performance.” KSG Faculty Research Working Papers Series RWP02-027, July 2002.

Catholic Schools Excel.

Peterson, Paul E., and Herbert J. Walberg. "Catholic Schools Excel." School Reform News (July 2002).

Women's Status and Social Capital Across the States.

Caiazza, Amy, and Robert D. Putnam. "Women's Status and Social Capital Across the States." Institute for Women's Policy Research Working Paper IWPR Publication No. 1911, July 2002.

The First Nations Governance Act: Implications of Research Findings from the United States and Canada.

Kalt, Joseph P., Stephen Cornell, and Miriam Jorgenson. "The First Nations Governance Act: Implications of Research Findings from the United States and Canada." Report to the British Columbia Assembly of First Nations, July 2002.

Liberal Lessons from Welfare Reform.

Jencks, Christopher. "Liberal Lessons from Welfare Reform." The American Prospect July 2002: A9-A12.

Terror Issues Need Airing at G-8.

Nye, Jr., Joseph S. "Terror Issues Need Airing at G-8." Newsday, June 25, 2002.

A Marriage That Deserves Saving.

Nye, Jr., Joseph S. "A Marriage That Deserves Saving." Los Angeles Times, June 23, 2002.

“The Tug of Wall Street.”

Jones, Alex S., Martin Baron, Jefferson Flanders, Bob Giles, Rosabeth Moss Kanter, Jim Kennedy, Philip Meyer, Eric Newton, Dan Sullivan, and Tom Wolzien. “The Tug of Wall Street.” Nieman Reports, 56.2, June 22, 2002: 46.

“Internet Interactions.

Jones, Alex S., Bart Adams, Philip Meyer, Conor O'Clery, Susan Reed, Steven S. Ross, and Tom Wolzien. “Internet Interactions." Nieman Reports, 56.2, June 22, 2002: 38.

“Brayton Point Power Plant: Weigh Costs to Benefit.”

Stavins, Robert N. “Brayton Point Power Plant: Weigh Costs to Benefit.” Boston Business Journal, June 21, 2002.

KMART Union in Greensboro Fights for a Contract

Ganz, Marshall, and Taeku Lee. "KMART Union in Greensboro Fights for a Contract." Teaching Note, June 20, 2002.

A Nation in Search of Its Mission.

Gergen, David. "A Nation in Search of Its Mission." New York Times, June 17, 2002.

Rethinking Foreign Students.

Borjas, George. "Rethinking Foreign Students." National Review, June 17, 2002: 38-41.

Lessons in Imperialism.

Nye, Jr., Joseph S. "Lessons in Imperialism." Financial Times, June 16, 2002.

Unilateralism vs. Multilateralism: America Can't Go It Alone.

Nye, Jr., Joseph S. "Unilateralism vs. Multilateralism: America Can't Go It Alone." International Herald Tribune, June 13, 2002.

Throw the Net Worldwide.

Carter, Ashton B. "Throw the Net Worldwide." Washington Post, June 12, 2002.

A Rational Response to Dirty Bombs.

Stern, Jessica. "A Rational Response to Dirty Bombs." Financial Times, June 11, 2002.

Love Songs to America.

Gergen, David. "Love Songs to America." U.S. News & World Report, June 10, 2002.

Counterterror's Management Style.

Carter, Ashton B. "Counterterror's Management Style." New York Times, June 8, 2002.

Confronting the Warlord Culture.

Sewall, Sarah. "Confronting the Warlord Culture." Boston Globe, June 6, 2002.

Geopolitics in 3-D.

Nye, Jr., Joseph S. "Geopolitics in 3-D." Time, Canadian Edition, June 3, 2002.

Information Age Government for Ontario.

Mechling, Jerry. "Information Age Government for Ontario." Commission for the Future of Ontario Government, June 2002.

Labor-Management Partnerships in the United States: The Case of Kaiser-Permanente.

Eaton, Susan C., Thomas A. Kochan, and Robert A. McKersie. "Labor-Management Partnerships in the United States: The Case of Kaiser-Permanente." Conference on Modernising Employment in the 21st Century Conference Paper, June 2002.

Applying 21st Century Government to the Challenge of Homeland Defense.

Kamarck, Elaine. “Applying 21st Century Government to the Challenge of Homeland Defense.” PriceWaterhouseCoopers Endowment for Business and Government Working Paper, June 2002.

“Deliberative Democracy Beyond Process.”

Thompson, Dennis and Amy Gutmann. “Deliberative Democracy Beyond Process.” Journal of Political Philosophy 10 (June 2002): 153-174.

“A Survival Guide for Leaders.”

Heifetz, Ronald A., and Marty Linsky. “A Survival Guide for Leaders.” Harvard Business Review (June 2002).

Efficient Design with Interdependent Valuations and an Informed Center.

Miller, Nolan, Scott Johnson, John Pratt, and Richard Zeckhauser. “Efficient Design with Interdependent Valuations and an Informed Center.” KSG Faculty Research Working Papers Series RWP02-025, June 2002.

Leading Without Authority.

Behn, Robert. "Leading Without Authority." Governing June 2002: 54.

Securing Nuclear Weapons and Materials: Seven Steps for Immediate Action.

Bunn, Matthew, John P. Holdren, and Anthony Weir. "Securing Nuclear Weapons and Materials: Seven Steps for Immediate Action." Harvard University Project on Managing the Atom and Nuclear Threat Initiative Report, June 2002.

Diplomacy by Dollars.

Nye, Jr., Joseph S. "Diplomacy by Dollars." Washington Times, May 29, 2002.

Allies Split over Executing Terrorists.

Stern, Jessica. "Allies Split over Executing Terrorists." Boston Globe, May 28, 2002.

Trouble On the Home Front.

Gergen, David. "Trouble On the Home Front." U.S. News & World Report, May 27, 2002.

A New Era, A New Threat.

Carter, Ashton B., and Richard Lugar. "A New Era, A New Threat." Financial Times, May 23, 2002.

Scoring the Summit.

Allison, Graham. "Scoring the Summit." Boston Globe, May 22, 2002.

Bush and Putin Must Confront Nuclear Terror.

Allison, Graham and Andrei Kokoshkin. "Bush and Putin Must Confront Nuclear Terror." Los Angeles Times, May 20, 2002.

A Credibility Gap.

Waldman, Michael. "A Credibility Gap." MSNBC.com, May 17, 2002.

Securing Nuclear Weapons and Materials: Seven Steps for Immediate Action

Bunn, Matthew, John P. Holdren, and Anthony Wier. "Securing Nuclear Weapons and Materials: Seven Steps for Immediate Action." Project on Managing the Atom, Harvard University and Nuclear Threat Initiative, May 2002.

The Bottom Line.

Nye, Jr., Joseph S. "The Bottom Line." Washington Post, May 12, 2002.

Error by Bush on World Court.

Sewall, Sarah, and Carl Kaysen. "Error by Bush on World Court." Boston Globe, May 10, 2002.

They Never Met

Power, Samantha. "They Never Met." New York Review of Books. May 9, 2002.

Interpreting Sustainability in Economic Terms: Dynamic Efficiency Plus Intergenerational Equity.

Stavins, Robert N., Alexander Wagner, and Gernot Wagner. "Interpreting Sustainability in Economic Terms: Dynamic Efficiency Plus Intergenerational Equity." KSG Faculty Research Working Papers Series RWP02-018, May 2002.

The Proliferation of Sovereigns: Are there Lessons for Integration.

Braun, Matias, Ricardo Hausmann, and Lant Pritchett. "The Proliferation of Sovereigns: Are there Lessons for Integration." Working Paper, May 2002.

Integration or Resegregation: The Chicago Metropolitan Area at the Turn of the New Century.

Stuart, Guy. “Integration or Resegregation: The Chicago Metropolitan Area at the Turn of the New Century.” Harvard University Civil Rights Project Working Paper, May 2002.

Developing a Basic Research Program for Digital Government,

Fountain, Jane. “Developing a Basic Research Program for Digital Government,” NSF National Conference on Digital Government Research Proceedings, May 2002.

Public Policy Analysis of Indian Gaming in Massachusetts.

Kalt, Joseph P., Kenneth Grant, and Jonathan B. Taylor. “Public Policy Analysis of Indian Gaming in Massachusetts.” KSG Faculty Research Working Papers Series RWP02-019, May 2002.

“An Estimate of the Effect of Common Currencies on Trade and Income.”

Frankel, Jeffrey A., and Andrew Rose. “An Estimate of the Effect of Common Currencies on Trade and Income.” Quarterly Journal of Economics CXVII.2 (May 2002): 437-466.

The Behavioral and Distributional Implications of Subsidies for College.

Dynarski, Susan. "The Behavioral and Distributional Implications of Subsidies for College." American Economic Review 92.2 (May 2002): 279-285.