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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.

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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.

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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

Reconfiguring Industrial Policy: A Framework with an Application to South Africa

Hausmann, Ricardo, Dani Rodrik, and Charles F. Sabel. "Reconfiguring Industrial Policy: A Framework with an Application to South Africa." Center for International Development and ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø Faculty Research Working Paper Series (168 and RWP08-031), June 2008.

Examining Beneficiation

Hausmann, Ricardo, Bailey Klinger, and Robert Z. Lawrence. "Examining Beneficiation." Center for International Development and ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø Faculty Research Working Paper Series (162 and RWP08-030), June 2008.

The Big March: Migratory Flows after the Partition of India

Bharadwaj, Prashant, Asim Ijaz Khwaja, and Atif Mian. "The Big March: Migratory Flows after the Partition of India." ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø Faculty Research Working Paper Series RWP08-029, June 2008.

A Strategy of Conservation: American Power and the International System

Sewall, Sarah. "A Strategy of Conservation: American Power and the International System." ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø Faculty Research Working Paper Series RWP08-028, May 2008.

Gender in Job Negotiations: A Two-Level Game.

Bowles, Hannah Riley, and Kathleen McGinn. "Gender in Job Negotiations: A Two-Level Game." ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø Faculty Research Working Paper Series RWP08-027, May 2008.

Estimation of De Facto Exchange Rate Regimes: Synthesis of The Techniques for Inferring Flexibility and Basket Weights

Frankel, Jeffrey A., and Shang-Jin Wei. "Estimation of De Facto Exchange Rate Regimes: Synthesis of The Techniques for Inferring Flexibility and Basket Weights." Center for International Development, ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø Faculty Research Working Paper Series and NBER Working Papers (157, RWP08-026 and 14016), May 2008.

Corporate Social Responsibility through an Economic Lens

Reinhardt, Forest L., Robert N. Stavins, and Richard H.K. Vietor. "Corporate Social Responsibility through an Economic Lens." Resources for the Future Discussion Papers, ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø Faculty Research Working Paper Series, and NBER Working Papers (08-12, RWP08-023, and 13989), April 2008.

Resource Allocation When Projects Have Ranges of Increasing Returns.

Bobtcheff, Catherine, Christian Gollier, and Richard Zeckhauser. "Resource Allocation When Projects Have Ranges of Increasing Returns." ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø Faculty Research Working Paper Series RWP08-024, April 2008.

Do Consumer Price Subsidies Really Improve Nutrition?

Jensen, Robert T., and Nolan Miller. "Do Consumer Price Subsidies Really Improve Nutrition?" Center for International Development and ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø Faculty Research Working Paper Series (160 and RWP08-025), April 2008.

Estimating the Impact of the Hajj: Religion and Tolerance in Islam's Global Gathering

Clingingsmith, David, Asim Ijaz Khwaja, and Michael Kremer. "Estimating the Impact of the Hajj: Religion and Tolerance in Islam's Global Gathering." Center for International Development and ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø Faculty Research Working Paper Series (159 and RWP08-022), April 2008.

Dynamics and Regulation of the Asian Pharmaceutical Industry: A Critical Review

Scherer, F.M. "Dynamics and Regulation of the Asian Pharmaceutical Industry: A Critical Review." ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø Faculty Research Working Paper Series RWP08-021, April 2008.

'Imagine There's No Countries:' A Reply to John Lennon.

Risse, Mathias. "'Imagine There's No Countries:' A Reply to John Lennon." ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø Faculty Research Working Paper Series RWP08-020, April 2008.

Is Terrorism Eroding Agglomeration Economies in Central Business Districts? Lessons from the Office Real Estate Market in Downtown Chicago

Abadie, Alberto, and Sofia Dermisi. "Is Terrorism Eroding Agglomeration Economies in Central Business Districts? Lessons from the Office Real Estate Market in Downtown Chicago." ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø Faculty Research Working Paper Series RWP08-019, March 2008.

Arbitrage in Housing Markets.

Glaeser, Edward L., and Joseph Gyourko. "Arbitrage in Housing Markets." ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø Faculty Research Working Paper Series RWP08-017, March 2008.

Social Interactions and Smoking.

Cutler, David, and Edward L. Glaeser. "Social Interactions and Smoking." ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø Faculty Research Working Paper Series RWP08-018, March 2008.

Creating Space for Effective Political Engagement in Development

Andrews, Matthew. "Creating Space for Effective Political Engagement in Development." ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø Faculty Research Working Paper Series RWP08-015, March 2008.

Are One-Best-Way Models of Effective Government Suitable for Developing Countries?

Andrews, Matthew. "Are One-Best-Way Models of Effective Government Suitable for Developing Countries?" ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø Faculty Research Working Paper Series RWP08-014, March 2008.

What Makes Ethics Practical.

Winston, Kenneth. "What Makes Ethics Practical." ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø Faculty Research Working Paper Series RWP08-013, March 2008.

The Euro May over the Next 15 Years Surpass the Dollar as Leading International Currency

Chinn, Menzie, and Jeffrey A. Frankel. "The Euro May over the Next 15 Years Surpass the Dollar as Leading International Currency." ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø Faculty Research Working Paper Series and NBER Working Paper Series (RWP08-016 and 13909), March 2008.

Crossing the Line: The Effect of Cross Border Cigarette Sales on State Excise Tax Revenues.

Chiou, Lesley, and Erich J. Muehlegger. "Crossing the Line: The Effect of Cross Border Cigarette Sales on State Excise Tax Revenues." ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø Faculty Research Working Paper Series RWP08-012, February 2008.

A 'Selection Model' of Political Representation.

Mansbridge, Jane. "A 'Selection Model' of Political Representation." ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø Faculty Research Working Paper Series RWP08-010, February 2008.

Giving Green to Get Green: Incentives and Consumer Adoption of Hybrid Vehicle Technology.

Gallagher, Kelly Sims, and Erich J. Muehlegger. "Giving Green to Get Green: Incentives and Consumer Adoption of Hybrid Vehicle Technology." ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø Faculty Research Working Paper Series RWP08-009, February 2008.

Schedule Selection by Agents: from Price Plans to Tax Tables

Luttmer, Erzo F.P., and Richard Zeckhauser. "Schedule Selection by Agents: from Price Plans to Tax Tables." ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø Faculty Research Working Paper Series and NBER Working Papers (RWP08-008 and 13808), February 2008.

On the Morality of Immigration.

Risse, Mathias. "On the Morality of Immigration." ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø Faculty Research Working Paper Series RWP08-007, February 2008.

What are Human Rights? Human Rights as Membership Rights in the Global Order.

Risse, Mathias. "What are Human Rights? Human Rights as Membership Rights in the Global Order." ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø Faculty Research Working Paper Series RWP08-006, February 2008.

Complexity and Targeting in Federal Student Aid: A Quantitative Analysis

Dynarski, Susan, and Judith E. Scott-Clayton. "Complexity and Targeting in Federal Student Aid: A Quantitative Analysis." ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø Faculty Research Working Paper Series and NBER Working Papers (RWP08-005 and 13801), January 2008.

Extremism and Social Learning

Glaeser, Edward L., and Cass R. Sunstein. "Extremism and Social Learning." ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø Faculty Research Working Paper Series RWP08-004, January 2008.

The Economic Approach to Cities

Glaeser, Edward L. "The Economic Approach to Cities." ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø Faculty Research Working Paper Series, Harvard Institute of Economic Research, and NBER Working Papers (RWP08-003, 2149 and 13696), January 2008.

Cooperation in Global Governance among East Asia, North America, and Europe: A European Perspective.

Kaiser, Karl. "Cooperation in Global Governance among East Asia, North America, and Europe: A European Perspective." ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø Faculty Research Working Paper Series RWP08-001, January 2008.

Did the Death of Distance Hurt Detroit and Help New York?

Glaeser, Edward L., and Giacomo A.M. Ponzetto. "Did the Death of Distance Hurt Detroit and Help New York?" ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø Faculty Research Working Paper Series RWP08-002, January 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.

What Drives Land Use Change in the United States? A National Analysis of Landowner Decisions

Lubowski, Ruben, Andrew Plantinga, and Robert N. Stavins. "What Drives Land Use Change in the United States? A National Analysis of Landowner Decisions." KSG Faculty Research Working Paper Series and NBER (RWP07-059 and w13572), 2007.

A Right to Work? A Right to Holidays with Pay? Labor Rights as Human Rights.

Risse, Mathias. "A Right to Work? A Right to Holidays with Pay? Labor Rights as Human Rights." KSG Faculty Research Working Paper Series RWP07-058, December 2007.

Supreme Court Amicus Brief Regarding Morgan Stanley Capital Group Inc. v. Public Utility District No. 1 of Snohomish County, Washington.

Baumol, William J., Colin Blaydon, Charles J. Cicchetti, Jeffrey A. Dubin, Franklin M. Fisher, Robert W. Hahn, Jerry A. Hausman, William W. Hogan, Joseph P. Kalt, et al. "Supreme Court Amicus Brief Regarding Morgan Stanley Capital Group Inc. v. Public Utility District No. 1 of Snohomish County, Washington." KSG Faculty Research Working Paper Series and AEI-Brookings Joint Center (RWP07-061 and Brief No. 07-02), December 2007.

Monetary and Fiscal Policies in a Sudden Stop: Is Tighter Brighter?

Ortiz, Alberto, Ottonello Pablo, Federico Sturzenegger, and Ernesto Talvi. "Monetary and Fiscal Policies in a Sudden Stop: Is Tighter Brighter?" KSG Faculty Research Working Paper Series RWP07-057, November 28, 2007.

Impact of For-Profit and Non-Profit Management on Student Achievement: The Philadelphia Experiment.

Peterson, Paul E., and Matthew M. Chingos. "Impact of For-Profit and Non-Profit Management on Student Achievement: The Philadelphia Experiment." KSG Faculty Research Working Paper Series RWP07-055, November 2007.

Cooperation in Product Development and Process R&D Between Competitors.

Bourreau, Marc, and Pinar Dogan. "Cooperation in Product Development and Process R&D Between Competitors." KSG Faculty Research Working Paper Series RWP07-056, November 2007.

Addressing Climate Change with a Comprehensive U.S. Cap-and-Trade System.

Stavins, Robert N. "Addressing Climate Change with a Comprehensive U.S. Cap-and-Trade System." KSG Faculty Research Working Paper Series RWP07-053, November 2007.

Choice, Rationality and Welfare Measurement.

Green, Jerry, and Daniel Hojman. "Choice, Rationality and Welfare Measurement." KSG Faculty Research Working Paper Series RWP07-054, November 2007.

A U.S. Cap-and-Trade System to Address Global Climate Change.

Stavins, Robert N. "A U.S. Cap-and-Trade System to Address Global Climate Change." KSG Faculty Research Working Paper Series and Hamilton Project/Brookings Discussion Paper Series RWP07-052 and 2007-13, October 2007.

Is there a Psychology of Judging?

Schauer, Frederick. "Is there a Psychology of Judging?" KSG Faculty Research Working Paper Series RWP07-049, October 2007.

Export Dynamics in Colombia: Firm-Level Evidence.

Eaton, Jonathan, Marcela Eslava, Maurice Kugler, and James Tybout. "Export Dynamics in Colombia: Firm-Level Evidence." NBER and KSG Faculty Research Working Paper Series RWP07-050, October 2007.

The Grounds of Justice.

Risse, Mathias. "The Grounds of Justice." KSG Faculty Research Working Paper Series RWP07-048, October 2007.

Fear of Appreciation.

Levy-Yeyati, Eduardo, and Federico Sturzenegger. "Fear of Appreciation." KSG Faculty Research Working Paper Series and The World Bank, Policy Research Working Paper Series (RWP07-047 and 4387), 2007.

Inequality, Redistribution, and Population.

Campante, Filipe R., and Quoc-Anh Do. "Inequality, Redistribution, and Population." KSG Faculty Research Working Paper Series RWP07-046, October 2007.

A Balance-Sheet Approach to Fiscal Sustainability.

Levy-Yeyati, Eduardo, and Federico Sturzenegger. "A Balance-Sheet Approach to Fiscal Sustainability." KSG Faculty Research Working Paper Series RWP07-044, October 2007.

The Political Economy of Patent Policy Reform in the United States.

Scherer, F.M. "The Political Economy of Patent Policy Reform in the United States." KSG Faculty Research Working Paper Series RWP07-042, October 2007.

Technological Innovation and Monopolization.

Scherer, F.M. "Technological Innovation and Monopolization." KSG Faculty Research Working Paper Series RWP07-043, October 2007.

Deciding on Monetary Integration: An Operational Approach.

Powell, Andrew, and Federico Sturzenegger. "Deciding on Monetary Integration: An Operational Approach." KSG Faculty Research Working Paper Series RWP07-041, September 2007.