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The White House lawn on a sunny day.
Feature: Is DOGE Sure It Wants to Fire These People?

Juliette Kayyem examines the negative effects that Elon Musks’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) could have on the safety of everyday Americans.

River running through a densely populated area.
Feature: Private Benefits from Public Investment in Climate Resilience

Joseph Aldy finds that governmental construction of levees, which enhance resilience to flood risks amplified by climate change, increases home values by 3-4 percent.

Person sits on a bed holding a check.
Feature: Assessing Government Outreach to Bolster Benefits Take-Up

Elizabeth Linos finds that light-touch interventions significantly, consistently, and cost-effectively increase benefits take-up among low-income households, while higher-touch proactive outreach yields minimal additional take-up.

Black family happily sits on the grass in a park.
Feature: Excess Mortality Rate in U.S. Black Children Since 1950

Soroush Saghafian finds that 5 million excess deaths of Black Americans, including over 500,000 infants, could have been avoided over the past 70 years if their mortality rates were equal to those of White Americans.

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

On Why Public Executives Must Fulfill Citizen's Basic-Services Imperative

Behn, Robert. "On Why Public Executives Must Fulfill Citizen's Basic-Services Imperative." Bob Behn's Public Management Report. February 2008.

The Seven Big Errors of PerformanceStat

Behn, Robert. "The Seven Big Errors of PerformanceStat." Rappaport Institute for Greater Boston and the Taubman Center for State and Local Government, policy brief, February 2008.

Introduction: Lessons from Our Best

Goldsmith, Stephen. "Introduction: Lessons from Our Best." Governing.com (Governing Magazine). January 28, 2008.

Chill, Bill.

Zelleke, Andy. "Chill, Bill." Christian Science Monitor, January 25, 2008.

Improving Government Practices Without Breaking the Bank

Goldsmith, Stephen. "Improving Government Practices Without Breaking the Bank." Governing.com (Governing Magazine). January 23, 2008.

Learning from the Brits.

Kelman, Steven. "Learning from the Brits." Federal Computer Week (January 21, 2008).

Followership: How Followers are Creating Change and Changing Leaders

Kellerman, Barbara. Followership: How Followers are Creating Change and Changing Leaders. Harvard Business School Press, 2008.

Followers Wield Power in the Workplace, Too.

Kellerman, Barbara. "Followers Wield Power in the Workplace, Too." Dallas Morning News, January 9, 2008.

Three Secrets to Productivity

Kelman, Steven. "Three Secrets to Productivity." Federal Computer Week. January 7, 2008.

A Second Chance for Former Inmates.

Goldsmith, Stephen, and William B. Eimicke. "A Second Chance for Former Inmates." San Diego Union-Tribune, January 4, 2008.

A Better Way to Pay CEOs: Smarter Incentives Could Reduce the Risks They Pursue.

Zelleke, Andy. "A Better Way to Pay CEOs: Smarter Incentives Could Reduce the Risks They Pursue." Christian Science Monitor, January 2, 2008.

What's Left for Government to Do?

Goldsmith, Stephen. "What's Left for Government to Do?" The American. January/February 2008.

On Why All Public Officials Need to Remember that Efficiency is a Ratio

Behn, Robert. "On Why All Public Officials Need to Remember that Efficiency is a Ratio." Bob Behn's Public Management Report. January 2008.

Spontaneous Inferences, Implicit Impressions, and Implicit Theories.

Uleman, James S., Adil Saribay, and Celia M. González. "Spontaneous Inferences, Implicit Impressions, and Implicit Theories." Annual Review of Psychology 59 (January 2008): 329-360.

The State of Access: Success and Failure of Democracies in Creating Equal Opportunities

de Jong, Jorrit, and Gowher Rizvi. The State of Access: Success and Failure of Democracies in Creating Equal Opportunities. Brookings Institution Press, 2008.

What’s Left for Government to Do?

Goldsmith, Stephen. "What’s Left for Government to Do?" The American. Jan/Feb 2008.

Getting Past No: Gender and the Propensity to Persist in Negotiation.

Bowles, Hannah Riley, and Francis J. Flynn. "Getting Past No: Gender and the Propensity to Persist in Negotiation." KSG Faculty Research Working Paper Series RWP07-063, December 2007.

Untapped Potential in the Study of Negotiation and Gender Inequality in Organizations.

Bowles, Hannah Riley, and Kathleen L. McGinn. "Untapped Potential in the Study of Negotiation and Gender Inequality in Organizations." KSG Faculty Research Working Paper Series RWP07-062, December 2007.

Bush's Game of Chess in Iraq.

Zelleke, Andy. "Bush's Game of Chess in Iraq." Boston Globe, December 22, 2007.

The Five Big Errors of PerformanceStat.

Behn, Robert. "The Five Big Errors of PerformanceStat." Governing.com (Governing Magazine) (December 12, 2007).

The Social Structure of Exploration and Exploitation

Lazer, David, and Allan Friedman. "The Social Structure of Exploration and Exploitation." Administrative Science Quarterly (December 2007).

Appropriate Fit: Service Delivery Beyond Bureaucracy, Lessons from Microfinance

Stuart, Guy. "Appropriate Fit: Service Delivery Beyond Bureaucracy, Lessons from Microfinance." The State of Access: How Democratic Governance Impedes and Advances Equal Access. Eds. de Jong, Jorritt, and Gowher Rizvi. Brookings Institution Press, 2007.

What Every Leader Needs to Know about Followers.

Kellerman, Barbara. "What Every Leader Needs to Know about Followers." Harvard Business Review (December 2007).

On Why Public Executives Need to Remember That: Luck is Recognizing It.

Behn, Robert. "On Why Public Executives Need to Remember That: Luck is Recognizing It." Bob Behn's Public Management Report (December 2007).

Intergroup Leadership.

Pittinsky, Todd L., and Stefanie Simon. "Intergroup Leadership." The Leadership Quarterly 18.6 (December 2007): 586-605.

The Spirit of Teamwork.

Gergen, David. ""The Spirit of Teamwork."." U.S. News & World Report, November 19, 2007.

National Leadership Index 2007: A National Study of Confidence in Leadership.

Rosenthal, Seth A., Todd L. Pittinsky, Diane M. Purvin, and R. Matthew Montoya. "National Leadership Index 2007: A National Study of Confidence in Leadership." U.S. News & World Report (November 19, 2007).

Followers Flex Their Muscles.

Kellerman, Barbara. "Followers Flex Their Muscles." U.S. News & World Report (November 19, 2007).

Designing PerformanceStat: Or What Are the Key Strategic Choices that a Jurisdiction or Agency Must Make When Adapting the Compstat/CitiStat Class of Performance Strategies?

Behn, Robert. "Designing PerformanceStat: Or What Are the Key Strategic Choices that a Jurisdiction or Agency Must Make When Adapting the Compstat/CitiStat Class of Performance Strategies?" Paper presented at the 29th Annual Research Conference of the Association for Public Policy Analysis and Management, Washington, D.C., November 2007.

Wall Street Must Learn from the Boss's Downfall.

Zelleke, Andy. "Wall Street Must Learn from the Boss's Downfall." Christian Science Monitor, November 7, 2007.

The Dynamics of Regulation: Implementation of the Ley De Ahorro y Crédito Popular in Mexico, 2001 to 2007.

Stuart, Guy. "The Dynamics of Regulation: Implementation of the Ley De Ahorro y Crédito Popular in Mexico, 2001 to 2007." Presentation at the Foro de Microfinanzas, EGAP, Monterrey, Mexico, November 2007.

On Why Public Executives Need: A Few Priority Measures - Plus More.

Behn, Robert. "On Why Public Executives Need: A Few Priority Measures - Plus More." Bob Behn's Public Management Report (November 2007).

Allophilia: A Framework for Understanding Effective Intergroup Leadership.

Pittinsky, Todd L. "Allophilia: A Framework for Understanding Effective Intergroup Leadership." Presentation at the 9th annual conference of the International Leadership Association, Vancouver, Canada, November 2007.

Inconvenient Truths

Kelman, Steven. "Inconvenient Truths." Federal Computer Week. October 29, 2007.

The Growing Costs of the Iraq War

Bilmes, Linda J. "The Growing Costs of the Iraq War." Testimony to the Committee on the Budget, U.S. House of Representatives, October 24, 2007.

Strategy vs. Compliance: Managing Accountability in Business, Government, and Nonprofits.

Ebrahim, Alnoor. "Strategy vs. Compliance: Managing Accountability in Business, Government, and Nonprofits." Presentation at HBS Social Enterprise Initiative, October 22, 2007.

The Art of Negotiation

Kelman, Steven. "The Art of Negotiation." Federal Computer Week. October 15, 2007.

America: Exceptional No More?

Zelleke, Andy. "America: Exceptional No More?" Christian Science Monitor, October 15, 2007.

The Hiring Season Is Here

Kelman, Steven. "The Hiring Season Is Here." Federal Computer Week. October 8, 2007.

Governing By Network: The Answer to Pound's Unanticipated Dissatisfaction.

Goldsmith, Stephen. "Governing By Network: The Answer to Pound's Unanticipated Dissatisfaction." Indiana Law Journal Supplement 82. Special Issue (2006-2007): 1243-1255.

Feelings and Consumer Decision Making: Extending the Appraisal-Tendency Framework.

Lerner, Jennifer S., Seunghee Han, and Dacher Keltner. "Feelings and Consumer Decision Making: Extending the Appraisal-Tendency Framework." Journal of Consumer Psychology 17.3 (2007): 184-187.

Feelings and Consumer Decision Making: The Appraisal-Tendency Framework.

Han, Seunghee, Jennifer S. Lerner, and Dacher Keltner. "Feelings and Consumer Decision Making: The Appraisal-Tendency Framework." Journal of Consumer Psychology 17.3 (2007): 158-168.

On Why Public Executives Must Be Alert to the: Danger of Using Too Few Measures.

Behn, Robert. "On Why Public Executives Must Be Alert to the: Danger of Using Too Few Measures." Bob Behn's Public Management Report (October 2007).

Washington's Fear Industry

Kelman, Steven. "Washington's Fear Industry." Federal Computer Week. September 17, 2007.

When Not to Start a War.

Zelleke, Andy. "When Not to Start a War." Christian Science Monitor, September 11, 2007.

The Labor Department's Strange Stretch of Innovation.

Donahue, John D. "The Labor Department's Strange Stretch of Innovation." Governing.com (Governing Magazine) (September 2007).

On Why Driving Performance Requires a Focus on: Only a Very Few Priority Measures.

Behn, Robert. "On Why Driving Performance Requires a Focus on: Only a Very Few Priority Measures." Bob Behn's Public Management Report (September 2007).

Why Not Treat Ineffective Presidents Like CEOs: Fire Them.

Zelleke, Andy. "Why Not Treat Ineffective Presidents Like CEOs: Fire Them." Christian Science Monitor, August 29, 2007.

Beyond the GASB-GFOA Brawl.

Behn, Robert. "Beyond the GASB-GFOA Brawl." Governing.com (Governing Magazine) (August 22, 2007).

Measuring the Efficacy of Leaders to Assess Information and Make Decisions in a Crisis: The C-LEAD Scale.

Hadley, Constance Noonan, Todd L. Pittinsky, and Weichun Zhu. "Measuring the Efficacy of Leaders to Assess Information and Make Decisions in a Crisis: The C-LEAD Scale." KSG Faculty Research Working Paper Series RWP07-035, August 2007 (Updated 2009).