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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.

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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

Muslim Integration into Western Cultures: Between Origins and Destinations

Inglehart, Ronald, and Pippa Norris. "Muslim Integration into Western Cultures: Between Origins and Destinations." ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø Faculty Research Working Paper Series RWP09-007, 2009.

Environmental Effects of International Trade

Frankel, Jeffrey A. "Environmental Effects of International Trade." ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø Faculty Research Working Paper Series RWP09-006, January 2009.

A Centered Index of Spatial Concentration: Axiomatic Approach with an Application to Population and Capital Cities

Campante, Filipe R., and Quoc-Anh Do. "A Centered Index of Spatial Concentration: Axiomatic Approach with an Application to Population and Capital Cities." ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø Faculty Research Working Papers RWP09-005, January 2009.

The Place Premium: Wage Differences for Identical Workers Across the US Border

Clemens, Michael, Claudio Montenegro, and Lant Pritchett. "The Place Premium: Wage Differences for Identical Workers Across the US Border." ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø Faculty Research Working Paper Series RWP09-004, January 2009.

Approaches to Estimating the Health State Dependence of the Utility Function

Finkelstein, Amy N., Erzo F.P. Luttmer, and Matthew J. Notowidigdo. "Approaches to Estimating the Health State Dependence of the Utility Function." ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø Faculty Research Working Papers Series RWP09-002, January 2009.

Labor Supply Responses to Marginal Social Security Benefits: Evidence from Discontinuities

Liebman, Jeffrey, Erzo F.P. Luttmer, and David G. Seif. "Labor Supply Responses to Marginal Social Security Benefits: Evidence from Discontinuities." ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø Faculty Research Working Paper Series :RWP09-003, January 2009.

Here Today, Gone Tomorrow? Examining the Extent and Implications of Low Persistence in Child Learning

Andrabi, Tahir, Jishnu Das, Asim Ijaz Khwaja, and Tristan Zajonc. "Here Today, Gone Tomorrow? Examining the Extent and Implications of Low Persistence in Child Learning." ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø Faculty Research Working Paper Series RWP09-001, January 2009.

Overreaction to Fearsome Risks

Sunstein, Cass R., and Richard Zeckhauser. "Overreaction to Fearsome Risks." ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø Faculty Research Working Paper Series RWP08-079, December 2008.

New Estimation of China's Exchange Rate Regime

Frankel, Jeffrey A. "New Estimation of China's Exchange Rate Regime." ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø Faculty Research Working Paper Series RWP08-077, December 2008.

The Estimated Effects of the Euro on Trade: Why Are They Below Historical Effects of Monetary Unions Among Smaller Countries?

Frankel, Jeffrey A. "The Estimated Effects of the Euro on Trade: Why Are They Below Historical Effects of Monetary Unions Among Smaller Countries?" ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø Faculty Research Working Paper series RWP08-076, December 2008.

Original Ownership of the Earth: A Contemporary Approach

Risse, Mathias. "Original Ownership of the Earth: A Contemporary Approach." ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø Faculty Research Working Paper series RWP08-073, December 2008.

Is There a Human Right to Essential Pharmaceuticals? The Global Common, the Intellectual Common, and the Possibility of Private Intellectual Property

Risse, Mathias. "Is There a Human Right to Essential Pharmaceuticals? The Global Common, the Intellectual Common, and the Possibility of Private Intellectual Property." ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø Faculty Research Working Paper series RWP08-074, December 2008.

Who Should Shoulder the Burden? Global Climate Change and Common Ownership of the Earth

Risse, Mathias. "Who Should Shoulder the Burden? Global Climate Change and Common Ownership of the Earth." ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø Faculty Research Working Paper series RWP08-075, December 2008.

Beyond 'The Answer' to Flexible Solutions in Managing Health in Africa

Andrews, Matthew. "Beyond 'The Answer' to Flexible Solutions in Managing Health in Africa." ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø Faculty Research Working Paper Series RWP08-067, November 2008.

Good Government Means Different Things in Different Countries

Andrews, Matthew. "Good Government Means Different Things in Different Countries." ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø Faculty Research Working Paper Series RWP08-068, November 2008.

On the Philosophy of Group Decision Methods I: The Non-Obviousness of Majority Rule

Risse, Mathias. "On the Philosophy of Group Decision Methods I: The Non-Obviousness of Majority Rule." ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø Faculty Research Working Paper Series RWP08-064, November 2008.

On the Philosophy of Group Decision Methods II: Alternatives to Majority Rule

Risse, Mathias. "On the Philosophy of Group Decision Methods II: Alternatives to Majority Rule." ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø Faculty Research Working Paper Series RWP08-065, November 2008.

Relational Accounts: An Answer for Women to the Compensation Negotiation Dilemma

Bowles, Hannah Riley, and Linda Babcock. "Relational Accounts: An Answer for Women to the Compensation Negotiation Dilemma." ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø Faculty Research Working Paper Series RWP08-066, November 2008.

The Other Hand: High Bandwidth Development Policy

Hausmann, Ricardo. "The Other Hand: High Bandwidth Development Policy." Center for International Development and ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø Faculty Research Working Paper series (179 and RWP08-060), October 2008.

In Search of the Chains that Hold Brazil Back

Hausmann, Ricardo. "In Search of the Chains that Hold Brazil Back." Center for International Development and ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø Faculty Research Working Paper (181 and RWP08-061), October 2008.

Growth Diagnostics in Peru

Hausmann, Ricardo, and Bailey Klinger. "Growth Diagnostics in Peru." Center for International Development and ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø Faculty Research Working Paper series (181 and RWP08-062), October 2008.

Achieving Export-Led Growth in Colombia

Hausmann, Ricardo, and Bailey Klinger. "Achieving Export-Led Growth in Colombia." Center for International Development and ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø Faculty Research Working Paper Series (182 and RWP08-063), October 2008.

Should Eastern European Countries Join the Euro? A Review and Update of Trade Estimates and Consideration of Endogenous OCA Criteria

Frankel, Jeffrey A. "Should Eastern European Countries Join the Euro? A Review and Update of Trade Estimates and Consideration of Endogenous OCA Criteria." ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø Faculty Research Working Paper Series RWP08-059, October 2008.

Global Environmental Policy and Global Trade Policy

Frankel, Jeffrey A. "Global Environmental Policy and Global Trade Policy." Harvard Project on International Climate Agreements Discussion Paper and ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø Faculty Research Working Paper Series (08-14 and RWP08-058), October 2008.

Snake-Oil Tax Cuts

Frankel, Jeffrey A. "Snake-Oil Tax Cuts." ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø Faculty Research Working Paper Series RWP08-056, October 2008.

The New Development Economics: We Shall Experiment, but How Shall We Learn?

Rodrik, Dani. "The New Development Economics: We Shall Experiment, but How Shall We Learn?" ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø Faculty Research Working Paper Series RWP08-055, October 2008.

The Moral Case for a Human Right to Relocation: Disappearing Island Nations and Common Ownership of the Earth

Risse, Mathias. "The Moral Case for a Human Right to Relocation: Disappearing Island Nations and Common Ownership of the Earth." ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø Faculty Research Working Paper RWP08-054, October 2008.

Linkage of Tradable Permit Systems in International Climate Policy Architecture

Jaffe, Judson, and Robert N. Stavins. "Linkage of Tradable Permit Systems in International Climate Policy Architecture." ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø Faculty Research Working Paper Series and NBER Working Papers (RWP08-053 and 14432), October 2008.

The Historical Foundations of Communications Regulation

Scherer, F.M. "The Historical Foundations of Communications Regulation." ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø Faculty Research Working Paper Series RWP08-050, October 2008.

Prices and Profits in Dominant Firm Adjudication

Scherer, F.M. "Prices and Profits in Dominant Firm Adjudication." ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø Faculty Research Working Paper Series RWP08-051, October 2008.

The Emergence of Musical Copyright in Europe from 1709 to 1850

Scherer, F.M. "The Emergence of Musical Copyright in Europe from 1709 to 1850." ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø Faculty Research Working Paper Series RWP08-052, October 2008.

Redistribution in a Model of Voting and Campaign Contributions.

Campante, Filipe R. "Redistribution in a Model of Voting and Campaign Contributions." KSG Faculty Research Working Paper Series RWP07-045, October 2007.

A New Order of Things: Managing Novelty and Cooperation on E-Government Projects

Binz-Scharf, Maria, David Lazer. "A New Order of Things: Managing Novelty and Cooperation on E-Government Projects." ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø Faculty Research Working Paper Series RWP08-048, October 2008.

Searching for Answers: Networks of Practice Among Public Administrators

Lazer, David, Maria Binz-Scharf, and Ines Mergel. "Searching for Answers: Networks of Practice Among Public Administrators." ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø Faculty Research Working Paper Series RWP08-046, October 2008.

Linking International Agricultural Research Knowledge with Action for Sustainable Poverty Alleviation: What Works?

Kristjanson, Patti, Robin Reid, Nancy Dickson, William Clark, et al. "Linking International Agricultural Research Knowledge with Action for Sustainable Poverty Alleviation: What Works?" Center for International Development and ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø Faculty Research Working Paper Series (173 and RWP08-045), September 2008.

Networks and Political Attitudes: Structure, Influence, and Co-evolution

Lazer, David, Brian Rubineau, Carol Chetkovich, Nancy Katz, and Michael Neblo. "Networks and Political Attitudes: Structure, Influence, and Co-evolution." ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø Faculty Research Working Paper Series RWP08-044, September 2008.

Schooling and Political Participation in a Neoclassical Framework: Theory and Evidence

Campante, Filipe R., and Davin Chor. "Schooling and Political Participation in a Neoclassical Framework: Theory and Evidence." Center for International Development and ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø Faculty Research Working Paper Series (178 and RWP08-043), September 2008.

Demanding Customers: Consumerist Patients and Quality of Care

Fang, Hai, Nolan Miller, John A. Rizzo, and Richard Zeckhauser. "Demanding Customers: Consumerist Patients and Quality of Care." ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø Faculty Research Working Paper Series and NBER Working Papers (RWP08-042 and 14350), September 2008.

Outcome Commitments in Third-Party Intervention: Theory and
Application to U.S. Policy in Iraq

Miller, Nolan. "Outcome Commitments in Third-Party Intervention: Theory and Application to U.S. Policy in Iraq." ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø Faculty Research Working Paper Series RWP08-041, September 2008.

Policymaking for Posterity

Summers, Lawrence H., and Richard Zeckhauser. "Policymaking for Posterity." ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø Faculty Research Working Paper Series and NBER Working Papers (RWP08-040 and 14359), August 2008.

The Impact of the World Food Price Crisis on Nutrition in China

Jensen, Robert T., and Nolan Miller. "The Impact of the World Food Price Crisis on Nutrition in China." Center for International Development and ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø Faculty Research Working Paper Series (176 and RWP08-039), August 2008.

Culture, Context, and the Taste for Redistribution

Luttmer, Erzo F.P., and Monica Singhal. "Culture, Context, and the Taste for Redistribution." ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø Faculty Research Working Paper Series and NBER Working Papers (RWP08-038 and 14268), August 2008.

Powerful Women: Does Exposure Reduce Bias?

Lori Beaman, Raghabendra Chattopadhyay, Esther Duflo, Rohini Pande, and Petia Topalova. "Powerful Women: Does Exposure Reduce Bias?" Center for International Development, ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø Faculty Research Working Paper Series and NBER Working Papers (175, RWP08-037 and 14198), July 2008.

Biofuels and Sustainable Development

Lee, Henry, William C. Clark, and Charan Devereaux. "Biofuels and Sustainable Development." Center for International Development and ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø Faculty Research Working Paper Series (174 and RWP08-049), July 2008.

What Good Is Wealth Without Health? The Effect of Health on the Marginal Utility of Consumption

Finkelstein, Amy, Erzo F.P. Luttmer, and Matthew J. Notowidigdo. "What Good Is Wealth Without Health? The Effect of Health on the Marginal Utility of Consumption." ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø Faculty Research Working Paper Series and NBER Working Papers (RWP08-036 and 14089), June 2008.

Do Rising Top Incomes Lift All Boats?

Andrews, Daniel, Christopher Jencks, and Andrew Leigh. "Do Rising Top Incomes Lift All Boats?" ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø Faculty Research Working Paper Series RWP09-018, June 2009.

Investable Tax Credits: The Case of the Low Income Housing Tax Credit

Desai, Mihir, Dhammika Dharmapala, and Monica Singhal. "Investable Tax Credits: The Case of the Low Income Housing Tax Credit." ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø Faculty Research Working Paper Series and NBER Working Papers (RWP08-035 and 14149), June 2008.

Comparing Price and Non-Price Approaches to Urban Water Conservation

Olmstead, Sheila, and Robert N. Stavins. "Comparing Price and Non-Price Approaches to Urban Water Conservation." ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø Faculty Research Working Paper Series and NBER Working Paper Series (RWP08-034 and 14147), June 2008.

Is Black Economic Empowerment a South African Growth Catalyst? (Or Could it Be?)

Andrews, Matthew. "Is Black Economic Empowerment a South African Growth Catalyst? (Or Could it Be?)." Center for International Development Working Papers and ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø Faculty Research Working Paper Series (170 and RWP08-033), June 2008.

Final Recommendations of the International Panel on the Accelerated and Shared Growth Initiative for South Africa (ASGISA)

Hausmann, Ricardo. "Final Recommendations of the International Panel on the Accelerated and Shared Growth Initiative for South Africa (ASGISA)." Center for International Development and ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø Faculty Research Working Paper Series (163 and RWP08-032), June 2008.