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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

Social Security Programs and Retirement Around the World: Disability Insurance Programs and Retirement

Wise, David A., ed. Social Security Programs and Retirement Around the World: Disability Insurance Programs and Retirement. University of Chicago Press, 2016.

What Determines End-of-Life
Assets? A Retrospective View

Poterba, James, Steven Venti, and David A. Wise. "What Determines End-of-Life Assets? A Retrospective View." HKS Faculty Research Working Paper Series RWP15-067, November 2015.

Social Security and Retirement around the World: Historical Trends in Mortality and Health, Employment, and Disability Insurance Participation and Reforms

Milligan, Kevin, and David A. Wise. "Social Security and Retirement around the World: Historical Trends in Mortality and Health, Employment, and Disability Insurance Participation and Reforms." HKS Faculty Research Working Paper Series RWP11-007, January 2011.

The Asset Cost of Poor Health

Poterba, James M., Steven F. Venti, and David A. Wise. "The Asset Cost of Poor Health." HKS Faculty Research Working Paper Series RWP11-005, January 2011.

Competing Frames for a Public Health Issue and Their Effects on Public Opinion

Wise, David A., and Paul R. Brewer. "Competing Frames for a Public Health Issue and Their Effects on Public Opinion." Mass Communication & Society 13.4 (September 2010): 435-457.

Research Findings in the Economics of Aging

Wise, David A., ed. Research Findings in the Economics of Aging. University Of Chicago Press, 2010.

The Rise of 401(k) Plans, Lifetime Earnings, and Wealth at Retirement

Poterba, James M., Steven F. Venti, and David A. Wise. The Rise of 401(k) Plans, Lifetime Earnings, and Wealth at Retirement. Research Findings in the Economics of Aging. Ed. David A. Wise. University of Chicago Press, 2010, 271-304.

Facilitating Longer Working Lives: International Evidence on Why and How

Wise, David A. "Facilitating Longer Working Lives: International Evidence on Why and How." Demography 47, Supplement (2010): S131-S149.

Social Security Policy in a Changing Environment

Brown, Jeffrey R., David A. Wise, and Jeffrey B. Liebman., eds. Social Security Policy in a Changing Environment. University of Chicago Press, 2009.

Lifecycle Asset Allocation Strategies and the Distribution of 401(k) Retirement Wealth

James M. Poterba, Joshua Rauh, Steven F. Venti, and David A. Wise. Lifecycle Asset Allocation Strategies and the Distribution of 401(k) Retirement Wealth. Developments in the Economics of Aging. Ed. David A. Wise. National Bureau of Economic Research Conference Report Series, University of Chicago Press, 2009, 15-56.

Developments in the Economics of Aging

Wise, David A., ed. Developments in the Economics of Aging. National Bureau of Economic Research Conference Report Series, University of Chicago Press, 2009.

Health at Older Ages: The Causes and Consequences of Declining Disability among the Elderly

Cutler, David M., and David A. Wise, eds. Health at Older Ages: The Causes and Consequences of Declining Disability among the Elderly. National Bureau of Economic Research Conference Report Series, University of Chicago Press, 2009.

Social Security Programs and Retirement Around the World: The Relationship to Youth Employment, Introduction and Summary

Gruber, Jonathan, Kevin Milligan, and David A. Wise. "Social Security Programs and Retirement Around the World: The Relationship to Youth Employment, Introduction and Summary." NBER Working Papers 14647, January 2009.

Defined Contribution Plans, Defined Benefit Plans, and the Accumulation of Retirement Wealth.

Poterba, James, Joshua Rauh, Steven Venti, and David A. Wise. "Defined Contribution Plans, Defined Benefit Plans, and the Accumulation of Retirement Wealth." Journal of Public Economics 91.10 (November 2007): 2062-2086.

New Estimates of the Future Path of 401(k) Assets.

Poterba, James, Steven Venti, and David A. Wise. "New Estimates of the Future Path of 401(k) Assets." NBER Working Papers w13083, 2007.

Rise of 401(k) Plans, Lifetime Earnings, and Wealth at Retirement.

Poterba, James, Steven F. Venti, and David A. Wise. "Rise of 401(k) Plans, Lifetime Earnings, and Wealth at Retirement." NBER Working Papers w13091, 2007.

The Decline of Defined Benefit Retirement Plans and Asset Flows.

Poterba, James, Steven Venti, and David A. Wise. "The Decline of Defined Benefit Retirement Plans and Asset Flows." NBER Working Papers w12834, 2007.

The Changing Landscape of Pensions in the United States.

Wise, David A. "The Changing Landscape of Pensions in the United States." NBER Working Papers w13381, 2007.

Social Security Programs and Retirement around the World: Micro-Estimation

Gruber, Jonathan, and David A. Wise, eds. Social Security Programs and Retirement around the World: Micro-Estimation. University of Chicago Press, 2007.

Health Care Issues in the United States and Japan

Wise, David A., and Naohiro Yashiro, eds. Health Care Issues in the United States and Japan. University of Chicago Press, 2006.

The U.S. Medical System for the Elderly.

Cutler, David M., and David A. Wise. "The U.S. Medical System for the Elderly." Health Care Issues in the United States and Japan. Ed. David A. Wise and Naohiro Yashiro. University of Chicago Press, 2006, 43-68.

Early Retirement.

Wise, David A. "Early Retirement." Oxford Handbook of Pensions and Retirement Income. Ed. Gordon L. Clark, Alicia H. Munnell, and J. Michael Orszag. Oxford University Press, July 2006, 310-335.

Lifecycle Asset Allocation Strategies and the Distribution of 401(k) Retirement Wealth.

Poterba, James, Joshua Rauh, Steven Venti, and David Wise. "Lifecycle Asset Allocation Strategies and the Distribution of 401(k) Retirement Wealth." NBER Working Paper w11974, January 2006.

Social Security Programs and Retirement Around the World: Fiscal Implications, Introduction and Summary.

Gruber, Jonathan, and David A. Wise. "Social Security Programs and Retirement Around the World: Fiscal Implications, Introduction and Summary." NBER Working Paper w11290, May 2005.

Facing the Age Wave and Economic Policy: Fixing Public Pension Systems with Healthcare in the Wings.

Wise, David A. "Facing the Age Wave and Economic Policy: Fixing Public Pension Systems with Healthcare in the Wings." Fiscal Studies 26.1 (March 2005): 5-34.

Social Security Provisions and the Labor Force Participation of Older Workers.

Wise, David A. "Social Security Provisions and the Labor Force Participation of Older Workers." Aging, Health, and Public Policy: Demographic and Economic Perspectives Ed. Linda J. Waite, Supplement to Population Development Review Vol. 30 (February 2005): 176-205.

Analyses in the Economics of Aging

Wise, David A., ed. Analyses in the Economics of Aging. University of Chicago Press, 2005.

Utility Evaluation of Risk in Retirement Saving Accounts.

Poterba, James M., Joshua Rauh, Steven F. Venti, and David A. Wise. "Utility Evaluation of Risk in Retirement Saving Accounts." Analyses in the Economics of Aging. Ed. David A. Wise. University of Chicago Press, 2005.

Introduction and Summary.

Gruber, Jonathan, and David A. Wise. "Introduction and Summary." Social Security Programs and Retirement Around the World: Micro-Estimation. Ed. Jonathan Gruber and David A. Wise. University of Chicago Press, 2004.

Social Security Programs and Retirement Around the World: Micro-Estimation

Gruber, Jonathan, and David A. Wise, eds. Social Security Programs and Retirement Around the World: Micro-Estimation. University of Chicago Press, 2004.

Perspectives on the Economics of Aging

Wise, David A., ed. Perspectives on the Economics of Aging. University of Chicago Press, 2004.

Introduction.

Wise, David A. "Introduction." Perspectives on the Economics of Aging. Ed. David A. Wise. University of Chicago Press, 2004.

The Transition to Personal Accounts and Increasing Retirement Wealth: Macro- and Microevidence.

Poterba, James M., Steven F. Venti, and David A. Wise. "The Transition to Personal Accounts and Increasing Retirement Wealth: Macro- and Microevidence." Perspectives on the Economics of Aging. Ed. David A. Wise. University of Chicago Press, 2004.

Aging and Housing Equity: Another Look.

Venti, Steven F., and David A. Wise. "Aging and Housing Equity: Another Look." Perspectives on the Economics of Aging. Ed. David A. Wise. University of Chicago Press, 2004.

Labor Markets and Firm Benefits Policies in Japan and the United States

Ogura, Seiritsu, Toshiaki Tachibanaki, and David A. Wise, eds. Labor Markets and Firm Benefits Policies in Japan and the United States. University of Chicago Press, 2003.

Utility Evaluation of Risk in Retirement Savings Accounts.

Poterba, James M., Joshua Rauh, Steven F. Venti, and David A. Wise. "Utility Evaluation of Risk in Retirement Savings Accounts." NBER Working Paper #9892, 2003.

Individual Expenditures and Medical Savings Accounts: Can They Work?

Eichner, Matthew J., Mark B. McClellan, and David A. Wise. "Individual Expenditures and Medical Savings Accounts: Can They Work?" Labor Markets and Firm Benefits Policies in Japan and the United States. Ed. Seiritsu Ogura, Toshiaki Tachibanaki, and David A. Wise. University of Chicago Press, 2003.

Option Value Estimation with Health and Retirement Study Data.

Samwick, Andrew A., and David A. Wise. "Option Value Estimation with Health and Retirement Study Data." Labor Markets and Firm Benefits Policies in Japan and the United States. Ed. Seiritsu Ogura, Toshiaki Tachibanaki, and David A. Wise. University of Chicago Press, 2003.

Program Report: The Economics of Aging.

Wise, David A. "Program Report: The Economics of Aging." NBER Reporter, Summer 2003.

Introduction.

Wise, David A. "Introduction." Labor Markets and Firm Benefit Policies in Japan and the United States. Ed. David A. Wise, Seiritsu Ogura, and Toshiaki Tachibanaki. University of Chicago Press, 2003.

Social Security Programs and Retirement Around the World: Micro Estimation: Introduction and Summary.

Wise, David A., and Jonathan Gruber. "Social Security Programs and Retirement Around the World: Micro Estimation: Introduction and Summary." NBER Working Paper 9407, December 2002.

Different Approaches to Pension Reform from an Economic Point of View.

Wise, David A., and Jonathan Gruber. "Different Approaches to Pension Reform from an Economic Point of View." Social Security Pension Reform in Europe. Ed. Martin Feldstein and Horst Siebert. University of Chicago Press, 2002.

The Sources of Cost Difference in Health Insurance Plans: A Decomposition Analysis.

Wise, David A., Matthew Eichner, and Mark McClellan. "The Sources of Cost Difference in Health Insurance Plans: A Decomposition Analysis." Frontiers in the Economics of Aging. Ed. David A. Wise. University of Chicago Press, 2002.

The Transition to Personal Accounts and Increasing Retirement Wealth: Micro and Macro Evidence.

Wise, David A., James Poterba, and Steven Venti. "The Transition to Personal Accounts and Increasing Retirement Wealth: Micro and Macro Evidence." NBER Working Paper 8610, November 2001.

Aging and Housing Equity: Another Look.

Wise, David A., and Steven F. Venti. "Aging and Housing Equity: Another Look." NBER Working Paper 8608, November 2001.

Aging and Housing Equity.

Wise, David A., and Steven F. Venti. "Aging and Housing Equity." Innovations for Financing Retirement. Ed. Zvi Bondie, Brett Hammond, and Olivia S. Mitchell. Pension Research Council and the University of Pennsylvania, 2001.

An International Perspective on Policies for an Aging Society.

Wise, David A., and Jonathan Gruber. "An International Perspective on Policies for an Aging Society." Policies for An Aging Society: Confronting the Economic and Political Challenges. Ed. Stuart Altman and David Schactman. Johns Hopkins Press, 2001.

Choice, Chance, and Wealth Dispersion at Retirement.

Wise, David A., and Steven F. Venti. "Choice, Chance, and Wealth Dispersion at Retirement." Issues in Aging in the United States and Japan. Ed. David A. Wise. University of Chicago Press, 2001.

Pre-Retirement Cashouts and Foregone Retirement Saving: Implications for 401(k) Asset Accumulation.

Wise, David A., James Poterba, and Steven Venti. "Pre-Retirement Cashouts and Foregone Retirement Saving: Implications for 401(k) Asset Accumulation." Themes in the Economics of Aging. Ed. David A. Wise. University of Chicago Press, 2001.

Aging Issues in the United States and Japan

Wise, David A., Seiritsu Ogura, and Toshiaki Tachibanaki, eds. Aging Issues in the United States and Japan. University of Chicago Press, 2001.