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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

COBRA ARRA Subsidies: Was the Carrot Enticing Enough?

Graetz, Ilana, Mary Reed, Vicki Fung, Will Dow, Joseph P. Newhouse, and John Hsu. "COBRA ARRA Subsidies: Was the Carrot Enticing Enough?" Health Services Research 47.5 (October 2012): 1970-1988.

Continuous Institutional Innovation and
the Pragmatic Conception of Democracy

Fung, Archon. "Continuous Institutional Innovation and the Pragmatic Conception of Democracy." Polity 44.4 (October 2012).

The Natural Resource Curse: A Survey of Diagnoses and Some Prescriptions

Frankel, Jeffrey A. "The Natural Resource Curse: A Survey of Diagnoses and Some Prescriptions." Commodity Price Volatility and Inclusive Growth in Low-Income Countries. Ed. Rabah Arezki, Catherine A Pattillo, Marc Quintyn, and Min Zhu. International Monetary Fund, October 2012.

Nuclear Energy

von Hippel, Frank (convening lead author), Matthew Bunn, Anatoli Diakov, Ming Ding, Robert Goldston, Tadahiro Katsuta, M.V. Ramana, Tatsujiro Suzuki, Suyuan Yu (lead authors), and Charles McCombie (contributing author). "Nuclear Energy." Global Energy Assessment: Toward a Sustainable Future. Ed. Johansson, Thomas B., Anand Patwardhan, Nebojsa Nakicenovic, and Luis Gomez-Echeverri. Cambridge University Press, 2012.

Soap Operas and Fertility: Evidence from Brazil

La Ferrara, Eliana, Alberto Chong, and Suzanne Duryea. "Soap Operas and Fertility: Evidence from Brazil." American Economic Journal: Applied Economics 4.4 (October 2012): 1-31.

Foreword

Norris, Pippa. "Foreword." Ciudadanía en 3D: Democracia Digital Deliberativa. Ed. Irene Ramos-Vielba and Eva Campos Domínguez. Edhasa, 2012.

The Best of Times

Jones, Alex S. "The Best of Times." New Yorker, September 29, 2012.

Four Foreign Policy Flashpoints

Burns, Nicholas. "Four Foreign Policy Flashpoints." Boston Globe, September 27, 2012.

Repayment Flexibility Can Reduce Financial Stress: A Randomized Control Trial with Microfinance Clients in India

Field, Erica, Rohini Pande, John Papp, and Y. Jeanette Park. "Repayment Flexibility Can Reduce Financial Stress: A Randomized Control Trial with Microfinance Clients in India." PLoS ONE 7.9 (September 26, 2012): e45679.

Internationalization of the RMB and Historical Precedents

Frankel, Jeffrey A. "Internationalization of the RMB and Historical Precedents." Journal of Economic Integration 27.3 (September 2012): 329-365.

Mitt Romney Rejects His Natural Voters

Frankel, Jeffrey A. "Mitt Romney Rejects His Natural Voters." Project Syndicate, September 24, 2012.

All Foundings Are Forced

Applbaum, Arthur Isak. "All Foundings Are Forced." ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø Faculty Research Working Paper Series RWP12-042, September 2012.

Presidential Debates: Why Don't They Just Answer the Question?

Rogers, Todd, and and Michael I. Norton. "Presidential Debates: Why Don't They Just Answer the Question?" Los Angeles Times, September 22, 2012.

Turkey's Miscarriage of Justice

Rodrik, Dani. "Turkey's Miscarriage of Justice." Washington Post, September 21, 2012.

The Truth Behind the Ryan Budget

Bilmes, Linda J. "The Truth Behind the Ryan Budget." WBUR, September 19, 2012.

Between Safety and Security: The Policy Challenges of Transporting Toxic Inhalation Hazards

Fagan, Mark, and Ellis Branscomb. "Between Safety and Security: The Policy Challenges of Transporting Toxic Inhalation Hazards." Journal of Homeland Security and Emergency Management 9.2 (2012): 1-20.

Obama’s Short-Run Fixes Neglect Long-Term Reform

Glaeser, Edward L. "Obama’s Short-Run Fixes Neglect Long-Term Reform." Bloomberg, September 17, 2012.

Why the UK Must Reverse its Economic Course

Summers, Lawrence H. "Why the UK Must Reverse its Economic Course." Reuters, September 17, 2012.

Over-Optimistic Official Forecasts in the Eurozone and Fiscal Rules

Frankel, Jeffrey A., and Jesse Schreger. "Over-Optimistic Official Forecasts in the Eurozone and Fiscal Rules." ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø Faculty Research Working Paper Series RWP12-041, September 2012.

Murders in Libya Point to Need for Wise Leaders in US

Burns, Nicholas. "Murders in Libya Point to Need for Wise Leaders in US." Boston Globe, September 13, 2012.

It’s the Syrians Who Will Pay for Murders of Americans in Libya

Kayyem, Juliette. "It’s the Syrians Who Will Pay for Murders of Americans in Libya." Boston Globe, September 12, 2012.

Outside Intervention in Nonviolent Revolutions

Mansbridge, Jane. "Outside Intervention in Nonviolent Revolutions." Jurist.org, September 11, 2012.

Never Say Never Again

Kayyem, Juliette. "Never Say Never Again." Foreign Policy, September 11, 2012.

Are You Better Off Than You Were 4 Years Ago?

Kamarck, Elaine. "Are You Better Off Than You Were 4 Years Ago?" WBUR, September 11, 2012.

Response to William Cavanaugh, Mark Juergensmeyer, Jeffrey Haynes and David Martin

Toft, Monica Duffy. "Response to William Cavanaugh, Mark Juergensmeyer, Jeffrey Haynes and David Martin." Politics, Religion & Ideology 13.3 (September 2012): 403-407.

Eliminating Barriers to the Adoption of Children from Foster Care

Kamarck, Elaine C., Mary Eschelbach Hansen, Julie Boatright Wilson, and Jeff Katz. "Eliminating Barriers to the Adoption of Children from Foster Care." ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø Faculty Research Working Paper Series RWP12-040, September 2012.

On Anniversary of 9/11, Fear is Present But Not All-Consuming

Kayyem, Juliette. "On Anniversary of 9/11, Fear is Present But Not All-Consuming." Boston Globe, September 10, 2012.

Asian Nationalism at Sea is Worrying, Though We Must Avoid Alarmism

Nye, Jr., Joseph S. "Asian Nationalism at Sea is Worrying, Though We Must Avoid Alarmism." Daily Star, September 8, 2012.

Living in the Era of Megaterror

Allison, Graham. "Living in the Era of Megaterror." New York Times, September 7, 2012.

Now It's Up To Obama

Gergen, David. "Now It's Up To Obama." CNN.com, September 6, 2012.

Urban Planning in Greater Boston Needs to Aim Higher

Glaeser, Edward L. "Urban Planning in Greater Boston Needs to Aim Higher." Boston Globe, September 6, 2012.

Obamacare Champions Personal Responsibility. The States that Hate it Don't.

Frankel, Jeffrey A. "Obamacare Champions Personal Responsibility. The States that Hate it Don't." Christian Science Monitor, September 6, 2012.

A War Over Desolate Asian Islets

Nye, Jr., Joseph S. "A War Over Desolate Asian Islets." Globe and Mail, September 5, 2012.

Organizing as a Campaign Strategy

Ganz, Marshall. "Organizing as a Campaign Strategy." Mobilizing Ideas, September 3, 2012.

Medicare Postacute Care Payment Reforms Have Potential To Improve Efficiency Of Care, But May Need Changes To Cut Costs

Grabowski, David C., Peter J. Huckfeldt, Neeraj Sood, José J. Escarce, and Joseph P. Newhouse. "Medicare Postacute Care Payment Reforms Have Potential To Improve Efficiency Of Care, But May Need Changes To Cut Costs." Health Affairs 31.9 (September 2012): 1941-1950.

The Moral Target: Aiming at Right Conduct in War and Other Conflicts

Kamm, Frances. The Moral Target: Aiming at Right Conduct in War and Other Conflicts. Oxford University Press, 2012.

Interactions Between State and Federal Climate Change Policies.

Goulder, Lawrence H., and Robert N. Stavins. "Interactions Between State and Federal Climate Change Policies." The Design and Implementation of US Climate Policy. Ed. Don Fullerton and Catherine Wolfram. National Bureau of Economic Research, 2012, 109-121.

Independence is Important: Coase

Stavins, Robert N. "Independence is Important: Coase." Environmental Forum. September/October 2012, 14.

Gender Equality in Elected Office in Asia Pacific: Six Actions to Expand Women’s
Empowerment

Norris, Pippa. "Gender Equality in Elected Office in Asia Pacific: Six Actions to Expand Women’s Empowerment." UNDP Asia-Pacific, September 2012.

Technology Growth and Expenditure Growth in Health Care

Chandra, Amitabh, and Jonathan Skinner. "Technology Growth and Expenditure Growth in Health Care." Journal of Economic Literature 50.3 (September 2012): 645-80.

The Educated Middle Class, their Economic Prospects, and the Arab Spring

Campante, Filipe R., and Davin Chor. "The Educated Middle Class, their Economic Prospects, and the Arab Spring." World Financial Review. September 2012.

Review of The Idea Factory: Bell Labs and the Great Age of American Innovation

Narayanamurti, Venkatesh. Review of The Idea Factory: Bell Labs and the Great Age of American Innovation, physicstoday, 65.9, September 2012: 51-52.

War Is (Still) Hell

McCarthy, Timothy Patrick. "War Is (Still) Hell." Nation. September 2012.

Judgment in Managerial Decision Making

Bazerman, Max, and Don A. Moore. Judgment in Managerial Decision Making, 8th. Wiley & Sons, 2012.

Theory and Policy in International Relations: Some Personal Reflections

Walt, Stephen. "Theory and Policy in International Relations: Some Personal Reflections." Journal of International Affairs 7.2 (September 2012).

The Role of Earned Income Tax Credit in the Budgets of Low-Income Households

Mendenhall, Ruby, Kathryn Edin, Susan Crowley, Jennifer Sykes, Laura Tach, Katrin Kriz, and Jeffrey R. Kling. "The Role of Earned Income Tax Credit in the Budgets of Low-Income Households." Social Service Review 86.3 (September 2012): 367-400.

Benedict XVI

Hehir, J. Bryan. "Benedict XVI." Oxford Companion to Comparative Politics. Ed. Joel Krieger. Oxford University Press, September 2012.

The UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights: The Legal Context and Operational Implications

Ruggie, John Gerard. "The UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights: The Legal Context and Operational Implications." Business Law News 4 (2012).

Pricing and Reimbursement in U.S. Pharmaceutical Markets

Berndt, Ernst, and Joseph P. Newhouse. "Pricing and Reimbursement in U.S. Pharmaceutical Markets." The Economics of the Biopharmaceutical Industry. Ed. Patricia M. Danzon and Sean Nicholson. Oxford University Press, 2012.

The Long View of Leaders

Porter, Roger B. "The Long View of Leaders." BYU Magazine, Fall 2012.