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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

South Africa’s Export Predicament.

Hausmann, Ricardo, and Bailey Klinger. "South Africa’s Export Predicament." Center for International Development and KSG Faculty Research Working Paper Series (CID-129 and RWP06-040), September 2006.

Structural Transformation and Patterns of Comparative Advantage in the Product Space.

Hausmann, Ricardo, and Bailey Klinger. "Structural Transformation and Patterns of Comparative Advantage in the Product Space." Center for International Development and KSG Faculty Research Working Paper Series (CID-128 and RWP06-041), September 2006.

Crime, Justice, and Growth in South Africa: Toward a Plausible Contribution from Criminal Justice to Economic Growth.

Stone, Christopher. "Crime, Justice, and Growth in South Africa: Toward a Plausible Contribution from Criminal Justice to Economic Growth." Center for International Development and KSG Faculty Research Working Paper Series (CID Working Paper No. 131 and RWP06-038), September 2006.

Caste Embeddedness and Microfinance: Savings and Credit Cooperatives in Andhra Pradesh, India.

Stuart, Guy. "Caste Embeddedness and Microfinance: Savings and Credit Cooperatives in Andhra Pradesh, India." KSG Faculty Research Working Paper Series RWP06-037, September 2006.

On the Public-Private School Achievement Debate.

Peterson, Paul E., and Elena Llaudet. "On the Public-Private School Achievement Debate." The Program on Education Policy and Governance and KSG Faculty Research Working Paper Series, PEPG 06-02 and RWP06-036, August 2006.

Global Imbalances and Low Interest Rates: An Equilibrium Model vs. a Disequilibrium Reality.

Frankel, Jeffrey A. "Global Imbalances and Low Interest Rates: An Equilibrium Model vs. a Disequilibrium Reality." KSG Faculty Research Working Paper Series RWP06-035, August 2006.

Inequality and Mortality: Long-Run Evidence from a Panel of Countries.

Leigh, Andrew, and Christopher Jencks. "Inequality and Mortality: Long-Run Evidence from a Panel of Countries." KSG Faculty Research Working Paper Series RWP06-032, July 2006.

The Effect of Anticipated Tax Changes on Intertemporal Labor Supply and the Realization of Taxable Income.

Looney, Adam, and Monica Singhal. "The Effect of Anticipated Tax Changes on Intertemporal Labor Supply and the Realization of Taxable Income." KSG Faculty Research Working Paper Series RWP06-031, July 2006.

China and the Global Economy: Medium-Term Issues and Options - A Synthesis Report.

Hausmann, Ricardo, Edwin Lim, and Michael Spence. "China and the Global Economy: Medium-Term Issues and Options - A Synthesis Report." Center for International Development and KSG Faculty Research Working Paper Series (CID-126 and RWP06-029), July 2006.

Economic Growth: Shared Beliefs, Shared Disappointments?

Hausmann, Ricardo. "Economic Growth: Shared Beliefs, Shared Disappointments?" Center for International Development and KSG Faculty Research Working Paper Series (CID-125 and RWP06-030), July 2006.

Mechanism Design with Multidimensional, Continuous Types and Interdependent Valuations.

Miller, Nolan, John W. Pratt, Richard Zeckhauser, and Scott Johnson. "Mechanism Design with Multidimensional, Continuous Types and Interdependent Valuations." KSG Faculty Research Working Paper Series RWP06-028, July 2006.

Citizen Participation in Rulemaking: Past, Present, and Future.

Coglianese, Cary. "Citizen Participation in Rulemaking: Past, Present, and Future." KSG Faculty Research Working Paper Series RWP06-027, June 2006.

Equity, Efficient and Inequality Traps: A Research Agenda.

Bourguignon, François, Francisco H.G. Ferreira, and Michael Walton. "Equity, Efficient and Inequality Traps: A Research Agenda." KSG Faculty Research Working Paper Series RWP06-025, June 2006.

After the Scandals: Changing Relationships in Corporate Governance.

Coglianese, Cary. "After the Scandals: Changing Relationships in Corporate Governance." KSG Faculty Research Working Paper Series RWP06-024, June 2006.

Fairness, Export Subsidies, and the Fair Trade Movement.

Kurjanska, Malgorzata, and Mathias Risse. "Fairness, Export Subsidies, and the Fair Trade Movement." KSG Faculty Research Working Paper Series RWP06-023, June 2006.

Global Imbalances and Low Interest Rates: An Equilibrium Model vs. a Disequilibrium Reality.

Frankel, Jeffrey A. "Global Imbalances and Low Interest Rates: An Equilibrium Model vs. a Disequilibrium Reality." Bank for International Settlements Annual Research Conference, Brunnen Switzerland RWP-06-035, June 19-20, 2006.

Thomas Schelling, Ricochet Thinker.

Zeckhauser, Richard. "Thomas Schelling, Ricochet Thinker." KSG Faculty Research Working Paper Series RWP06-026, June 2006.

Core and Periphery in Endogenous Networks.

Hojman, Daniel, and Adam Szeidl. "Core and Periphery in Endogenous Networks." KSG Faculty Research Working Paper Series RWP06-022, June 2006.

Market Effects of Regulatory Heterogeneity: A Study of Regional Gasoline Content Regulations.

Muehlegger, Erich J. "Market Effects of Regulatory Heterogeneity: A Study of Regional Gasoline Content Regulations." KSG Faculty Research Working Paper Series RWP06-021, June 2006.

Jefferson Rebuffed - The United States and the Future of Internet Governance.

Mayer-Schönberger, Viktor, and Malte Ziewitz. "Jefferson Rebuffed - The United States and the Future of Internet Governance." KSG Faculty Research Working Paper Series RWP06-018, May 2006.

Precaution Against Terrorism.

Stern, Jessica, and Jonathan B. Wiener. "Precaution Against Terrorism." KSG Faculty Research Working Paper Series RWP06-019, May 2006.

What Is and Is Not Wrong with Enhancement?

Kamm, Frances. "What Is and Is Not Wrong with Enhancement?" KSG Faculty Research Working Paper Series RWP06-020, May 2006.

Private Investment and Government Protection.

Kousky, Carolyn, Erzo F.P. Luttmer, and Richard Zeckhauser. "Private Investment and Government Protection." KSG Faculty Research Working Paper Series RWP06-017 (also NBER Working Paper 12255), May 2006.

Organization Design and Frontline Service Improvement in Government: The Case of Performance Targets in the United Kingdom.

Kelman, Steven. "Organization Design and Frontline Service Improvement in Government: The Case of Performance Targets in the United Kingdom." KSG Faculty Research Working Paper Series RWP06-016, May 2006.

Elements for a Theory of Political Finance

Poiré, Alejandro. "Elements for a Theory of Political Finance." KSG Faculty Research Working Paper Series RWP06-014, April 2006.

Gasoline Price Spikes and Regional Gasoline Content Regulation: A Structural Approach.

Muehlegger, Erich J. "Gasoline Price Spikes and Regional Gasoline Content Regulation: A Structural Approach." KSG Faculty Research Working Paper Series RWP06-015, April 2006.

The Cost of Complexity in Federal Student Aid: Lessons from Optimal Tax Theory and Behavioral Economics.

Dynarski, Susan, and Judith Scott-Clayton. "The Cost of Complexity in Federal Student Aid: Lessons from Optimal Tax Theory and Behavioral Economics." KSG Faculty Research Working Paper Series RWP06-013 (also NBER Working Paper 12227), April 2006.

Is There a Human Right to Free Movement? Immigration and Original Ownership of the Earth.

Blake, Michael, and Mathias Risse. "Is There a Human Right to Free Movement? Immigration and Original Ownership of the Earth." KSG Faculty Research Working Paper Series RWP06-012, April 2006.

Mechanisms for Enhancing the Credibility of an Adviser: Prepayment and Aligned Incentives.

Patt, Anthony G., Hannah Riley Bowles, and David W. Cash. "Mechanisms for Enhancing the Credibility of an Adviser: Prepayment and Aligned Incentives." KSG Faculty Research Working Paper Series RWP06-010, March 2006.

An International Architecture for the Post-Kyoto Era.

Olmstead, Sheila and Robert N. Stavins. "An International Architecture for the Post-Kyoto Era." KSG Faculty Research Working Paper Series RWP06-009, March 2006.

The Israel Lobby and U.S. Foreign Policy.

Walt, Stephen and John J. Mearsheimer. "The Israel Lobby and U.S. Foreign Policy." KSG Faculty Research Working Paper Series RWP06-011, March 2006.

Special Interest Groups and the Allocation of Public Funds.

Singhal, Monica. "Special Interest Groups and the Allocation of Public Funds." KSG Faculty Research Working Paper Series RWP06-004, February 2006.

Betrayal Aversion on Four Continents.

Bohnet, Iris, Fiona Greig, Benedikt Herrmann, and Richard Zeckhauser. "Betrayal Aversion on Four Continents." KSG Faculty Research Working Paper Series RWP06-005, February 2006.

Myths and Realities of American Political Geography.

Glaeser, Edward L. and Bryce A. Ward. "Myths and Realities of American Political Geography." KSG Faculty Research Working Paper Series RWP06-007, February 2006.

Paternalism and Psychology.

Glaeser, Edward L. "Paternalism and Psychology." KSG Faculty Research Working Paper Series RWP06-006 (also HIER Discussion Paper 2097), February 2006.

What to Say About the State.

Risse, Mathias. "What to Say About the State." KSG Faculty Research Working Paper Series RWP06-008, February 2006.

Global Imbalances or Bad Accounting? The Missing Dark Matter in the Wealth of Nations.

Hausmann, Ricardo, and Federico Sturzenegger. "Global Imbalances or Bad Accounting? The Missing Dark Matter in the Wealth of Nations." Center for International Development and KSG Faculty Research Working Paper Series (CID-124 and RWP06-003), January 2006.

The Economic Costs of the Iraq War: An Appraisal Three Years after the Beginning of the Conflict.

Bilmes, Linda, and Joseph E. Stiglitz. "The Economic Costs of the Iraq War: An Appraisal Three Years after the Beginning of the Conflict." KSG Faculty Research Working Paper Series RWP06-002, January 2006.

What's So Special About China's Exports?

Rodrik, Dani. "What's So Special About China's Exports?" KSG Faculty Research Working Paper Series RWP06-001 (CEPR discussion paper 5484, NBER 11947), January 2006.

The Long March in Hong Kong: Continuing Steps in the Transition from Colony to Democracy.

Axworthy, Thomas S., and Herman B. Leonard. "The Long March in Hong Kong: Continuing Steps in the Transition from Colony to Democracy." KSG Faculty Research Working Paper Series RWP06-033, August 2006.

Two Simple Mechanisms for Advancing the Democratic Governance of Hong Kong.

Leonard, Herman B. "Two Simple Mechanisms for Advancing the Democratic Governance of Hong Kong." KSG Faculty Research Working Paper Series RWP06-034, August 2006.

Forcing a People to Be Free.

Applbaum, Arthur Isak. "Forcing a People to Be Free." KSG Faculty Research Working Paper Series RWP05-066, December 2005.

Will the Euro Eventually Surpass the Dollar as Leading International Reserve Currency?

Chinn, Menzie, and Jeffrey A. Frankel. "Will the Euro Eventually Surpass the Dollar as Leading International Reserve Currency?" KSG Faculty Research Working Paper Series RWP05-064 (also NBER WP 11508, August 2005), December 2005.

What You Export Matters.

Hausmann, Ricardo, Jason Hwang, and Dani Rodrik. "What You Export Matters." Centre for Economic Policy Research, Center for International Development, and KSG Faculty Research Working Paper Series (CEPR-5444, CID-123, RWP05-063), December 2005.

Vintage-Differentiated Environmental Regulation.

Stavins, Robert N. "Vintage-Differentiated Environmental Regulation." KSG Faculty Research Working Paper Series RWP05-065, November 2005.

Vertical Networks, Integration, and Connectivity

Dogan, Pinar. "Vertical Networks, Integration, and Connectivity." KSG Faculty Research Working Paper Series RWP05-061, November 2005.

The Perception and Valuation of the Risks of Climate Change: A Rational and Behavioral Blend.

Viscusi, W. Kip, and Richard Zeckhauser. "The Perception and Valuation of the Risks of Climate Change: A Rational and Behavioral Blend." KSG Working Paper No. RWP05-062, November 2005.

Build or Buy' Strategies in the Local Loop.

Dogan, Pinar, and Marc Bourreau. ""Build or Buy' Strategies in the Local Loop." KSG Faculty Research Working Paper Series RWP05-060, October 2005.

The Parable of the Hare and the Tortoise: Small Worlds, Diversity, and System Performance.

Lazer, David, and Allan Friedman. "The Parable of the Hare and the Tortoise: Small Worlds, Diversity, and System Performance." KSG Faculty Research Working Paper Series RWP05-058, October 2005.

Inequality.

Glaeser, Edward L. "Inequality." Harvard Institute of Economic Research, NBER, and KSG Faculty Research Working Paper Series RWP05-056, October 2005.