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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

Code as Governance, The Governance of Code.

Syme, Serena, and L. Jean Camp. "Code as Governance, The Governance of Code." KSG Faculty Research Working Papers Series RWP01-014, April 2001.

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

Frankel, Jeffrey A. "An Estimate of the Effect of Common Currencies on Trade and Income." KSG Faculty Research Working Papers Series RWP01-013, April 2001.

Regulatory Interdependence and International Governance.

Lazer, David. "Regulatory Interdependence and International Governance." Journal of European Public Policy (April 2001): 474-492.

Digital Parties.

Norris, Pippa. "Digital Parties." European Consortium of Political Research Joint Workshops Conference Paper, April 2001.

Testing for Structural Breaks in the Evaluation of Programs.

Piehl, Anne Morrison, Suzanne J. Cooper, David M. Kennedy, and Anthony A. Braga. "Testing for Structural Breaks in the Evaluation of Programs." KSG Faculty Research Working Papers Series RWP01-019, April 2001.

Indonesia Poverty Assessment.

Pritchett, Lant. "Indonesia Poverty Assessment." World Bank Report, April 2001.

Why is There So Much Economic Insecurity in Latin America?

Rodrik, Dani. "Why is There So Much Economic Insecurity in Latin America?" CEPAL Review 73 (April 2001).

What did the C.I.A. Do to Eric Olson's Father?

Ignatieff, Michael. "What did the C.I.A. Do to Eric Olson's Father?" New York Times Magazine April 1, 2001.

Social Capital: Measurement and Consequences

Putnam, Robert D. "Social Capital: Measurement and Consequences." Isuma: Canadian Journal of Policy Research 2 (Spring 2001): 41-51.

Trading in Illusions.

Rodrik, Dani. "Trading in Illusions." Foreign Policy (March-April 2001).

Let's Play Together.

Putnam, Robert D. "Let's Play Together." Observer, March 25, 2001.

Designing Market Institutions for Electric Network Systems: Reforming the Reforms in New Zealand and the U.S.

Hogan, William W. "Designing Market Institutions for Electric Network Systems: Reforming the Reforms in New Zealand and the U.S." Working Paper presented at the Utility Convention, Auckland, New Zealand, March 13, 2001.

Federal Government's Role in Election Reform.

King, David C. "Federal Government's Role in Election Reform." KSG Q&A, March 13, 2001.

Compassion in Action.

Massaro, Thomas J., and Mary Jo Bane. "Compassion in Action." America March 12, 2001.

“Campaign Finance Reform … A Breakthrough Year?

Waldman, Michael. “Campaign Finance Reform … A Breakthrough Year?" Washington Post, March 4, 2001: B07.

Moving Forward: Commentary on the New Administration.

Retsinas, Nicolas. "Moving Forward: Commentary on the New Administration." Shelterforce March 2001.

Immigration Policy: A Proposal.

Borjas, George. "Immigration Policy: A Proposal." Blueprints for an Ideal Legal Immigration Policy. Ed. Richard D. Lamm and Alan Simpson. Center for Immigration Studies Paper #17, March 2001.

Bush goes to Marrakech.

Clark, William C. "Bush goes to Marrakech." Environment 43.2 (March 2001).

Trading in Illusions.

Rodrik, Dani. "Trading in Illusions." Foreign Policy March/April 2001.

An Atomicity-Generating Layer for Anonymous Currencies.

Camp, L. Jean. "An Atomicity-Generating Layer for Anonymous Currencies." IEEE Transactions on Software Engineering 27.3 (March 2001): 272-278.

Code as Speech: A Discussion of Bernstein v. USDOJ, Karn v. USDOS, and Junger v. Daley in light of the U.S. Supreme Court's Shift to Federalism.

Camp, L. Jean, and Ken Lewis. "Code as Speech: A Discussion of Bernstein v. USDOJ, Karn v. USDOS, and Junger v. Daley in light of the U.S. Supreme Court's Shift to Federalism." Ethics and Information Technology 1.2 (March 2001): 1-13.

Can Good Projects Succeed in Bad Communities? Collective Action in the Himalayas.

Khwaja, Asim Ijaz. "Can Good Projects Succeed in Bad Communities? Collective Action in the Himalayas." KSG Faculty Research Working Papers Series RWP01-043, March 2001.

If You Can Use Them: Flexibility Policies, Organizational Commitment, and Perceived Productivity.

Eaton, Susan C. "If You Can Use Them: Flexibility Policies, Organizational Commitment, and Perceived Productivity." KSG Faculty Research Working Papers Series RWP01-009, March 2001.

Deepening Democracy: Innovations in Empowered Participatory Governance.

Fung, Archon and Erik Olin Wright. "Deepening Democracy: Innovations in Empowered Participatory Governance." Politics and Society 29.1 (March 2001): 5-42.

Accountable Autonomy: Toward Empowered Deliberation in Chicago Schools and Policing.

Fung, Archon. "Accountable Autonomy: Toward Empowered Deliberation in Chicago Schools and Policing." Politics and Society 29.1 (March 2001): 73-104.

Medical Care Price Indices: Problems and Opportunities.

Newhouse, Joseph P. "Medical Care Price Indices: Problems and Opportunities." Academia Economic Papers 29.1 (March 2001): 1-65.

Medical Care Price Indices: Problems and Opportunities.

Newhouse, Joseph P. "Medical Care Price Indices: Problems and Opportunities." NBER Working Paper 8168, March 2001.

Digital Divide.

Norris, Pippa. "Digital Divide." Global Forum on Democracy, Development and e-Government Conference Paper, March 2001.

Kinks in the Links.

Rosengard, Jay. "Kinks in the Links." Equity and Growth through Economic Research/Public Strategies for Growth and Equity Project, March 2001.

Abatement Cost Heterogeneity and Anticipated Savings from Market-Based Environmental Policies.

Stavins, Robert N., and Richard G. Newell. "Abatement Cost Heterogeneity and Anticipated Savings from Market-Based Environmental Policies." Working Paper, March 2001.

Designing Effective Assessments: The Role of Participation, Science and Governance, and Focus.

Clark, William C., Noelle Eckley, Alex Farrell, Jill Jäger, and David Stanners. "Designing Effective Assessments: The Role of Participation, Science and Governance, and Focus." Report for the Global Environmental Assessment Project and the European Environment Agency, March 2001.

The Geography of Poverty and Wealth.

Sachs, Jeffrey, Andrew D. Mellinger, and John L. Gallup. "The Geography of Poverty and Wealth." Scientific American (March 2001).

Diminished Authority.

Hall, Peter. "Diminished Authority." Nonprofit Times, March 2001.

Indonesia's Economic Recovery.

Stern, Joseph J. "Indonesia's Economic Recovery." Southeast Asian Seminar Conference Paper, March 2001.

Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy in the U.S. Energy Future.

Holdren, John P. "Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy in the U.S. Energy Future." Working Paper, February 28, 2001.

Execute Terrorists at Our Own Risk.

Stern, Jessica. "Execute Terrorists at Our Own Risk." New York Times, February 28, 2001.

To Climb a Steep Gradient Firmly.

Sachs, Jeffrey, and Nirupam Bajpai. "To Climb a Steep Gradient Firmly." The Telegraph February 27, 2001.

A Moment to Step Up.

Gergen, David. "A Moment to Step Up." U.S. News & World Report, February 26, 2001.

Meeting Economic Growth Agenda.

Sachs, Jeffrey, and Nirupam Bajpai. "Meeting Economic Growth Agenda." Hindu Business Line February 20, 2001.

Is Homeownership Worth It?

Retsinas, Nicolas. "Is Homeownership Worth It?" National Mortgage News February 19, 2001.

Budget and the Development Decade.

Sachs, Jeffrey, and Nirupam Bajpai. "Budget and the Development Decade." Hindu Business Journal February 19, 2001.

Miles to Go.

Sachs, Jeffrey, and Nirupam Bajpai. "Miles to Go." India Today February 19, 2001.

Before the Party Starts.

Gergen, David. "Before the Party Starts." U.S. News & World Report, February 19, 2001.

Thirteen Days and its Ageless Lessons for Tomorrow.

Allison, Graham. "Thirteen Days and its Ageless Lessons for Tomorrow." Boston Globe, February 18, 2001.

Avoid Logging On To Despair.

Zinberg, Dorothy. "Avoid Logging On To Despair." The London Times Higher Education Supplement February 16, 2001.

Fighting AIDS is a Bargain and a Moral One at That.

Sachs, Jeffrey. "Fighting AIDS is a Bargain and a Moral One at That." Seattle Post-Intelligencer, February 14, 2001.

The 2001-2002 Budget.

Sachs, Jeffrey, and Nirupam Bajpai. "The 2001-2002 Budget." The Hindu February 13, 2001.

Unproductive Spending.

Sachs, Jeffrey, and Nirupam Bajpai. "Unproductive Spending." The Telegraph February 13, 2001.

AIDS, Drugs, and Africa.

Sachs, Jeffrey. "AIDS, Drugs, and Africa." Financial Times, February 12, 2001.

Accessory to Murder?

Power, Samantha. "Accessory to Murder?" Review of A People Betrayed: The Role of the West in Rwanda's Genocide, by Linda Melvern. New York Times, February 11, 2001.