Research Insights are bite-sized, usable takeaways from HKS faculty working papers, peer-reviewed articles, and other publications. We include a sample here that cover different policy topics—from how trust in scientists breaks down along partisan lines to how stigma stops people from using social safety net benefits. You can find more Research Insights on HKS Today.
Research Insights
Stigma may affect both how people use social safety net benefits and the way programs are designed
Featuring Elizabeth Linos
When parents receive cash transfers, children in poverty benefit
Featuring Randall Akee
Self-ratings and bias in performance reviews
Featuring Iris Bohnet
Patterns of trust in scientists have shifted over time along partisan lines
Featuring Matthew Baum
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