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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

The Mismeasurement of Work Time: Implications for Wage Discrimination and Inequality

Borjas, George, and Daniel S. Hamermesh. "The Mismeasurement of Work Time: Implications for Wage Discrimination and Inequality." NBER Working Paper Series, January 2024.

Gender, Selection into Employment, and the Wage Impact of Immigration

Borjas, George, and Anthony Edo. "Gender, Selection into Employment, and the Wage Impact of Immigration." NBER Working Paper Series, February 2022.

The Fall and Rise of Immigrant Employment During the Covid-19 Pandemic

Borjas, George, and Hugh Cassidy. "The Fall and Rise of Immigrant Employment During the Covid-19 Pandemic." August 2021.

Substitution Between Immigrants, Natives, and Skill Groups

Borjas, George J, Jeffrey Grogger, and Gordon H. Hanson. "Substitution Between Immigrants, Natives, and Skill Groups." NBER Working Papers 17461, September 2011.

Attenuation Bias in Measuring the Wage Impact of Immigration

Aydemir, Abdurrahman, and George J. Borjas. "Attenuation Bias in Measuring the Wage Impact of Immigration." NBER Working Papers16229, July 2010.

Recent Trends in the Earnings of New Immigrants to the United States

Borjas, George, and Rachel M. Friedberg. "Recent Trends in the Earnings of New Immigrants to the United States." NBER Working Papers 15406, October 2009.

The Analytics of the Wage Effect of Immigration

Borjas, George. "The Analytics of the Wage Effect of Immigration." NBER Working Papers 14796, March 2009.

Imperfect Substitution between Immigrants and Natives: A Reappraisal

Borjas, George J., Jeffrey Grogger, and Gordon H. Hanson. "Imperfect Substitution between Immigrants and Natives: A Reappraisal." NBER Working Paper Series 13887, March 2008.

Labor Outflows and Labor Inflows in Puerto Rico.

Borjas, George. "Labor Outflows and Labor Inflows in Puerto Rico." NBER Working Paper Series w13669, November 2007.

The New Face of the Low Wage Workforce.

Borjas, George. "The New Face of the Low Wage Workforce." National Poverty Center, Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy, University of Michigan (Policy Brief 8), January 2007.

Attenuation Bias in Measuring the Wage Impact of Immigration.

Aydemir, Abdurrahman, and George Borjas. "Attenuation Bias in Measuring the Wage Impact of Immigration." Turkey: Sabanci University working paper series, November 2006.

Labor Outflows and Labor Inflows in Puerto Rico.

Borjas, George. "Labor Outflows and Labor Inflows in Puerto Rico." Center of Human Capital Conference, University at Buffalo, October 2006.

Immigration and African-American Employment Opportunities: The Response of Wages, Employment, and Incarceration to Labor Supply Shocks.

Borjas, George, Jeffrey Grogger, and Gordon H. Hanson. "Immigration and African-American Employment Opportunities: The Response of Wages, Employment, and Incarceration to Labor Supply Shocks." NBER Working Paper 12518, September 2006.

The Immigrant Earnings Turnaround of the 1990s.

Borjas, George, and Rachel M. Friedberg. "The Immigrant Earnings Turnaround of the 1990s." NBER Summer Institute, Labor Series Workshop, July 2006.

A Comparative Analysis of the Labor Market Impact of International Migration: Canada, Mexico, and the United States.

Aydemir, Abdurrahman, and George Borjas. "A Comparative Analysis of the Labor Market Impact of International Migration: Canada, Mexico, and the United States." NBER Working Paper 12327, June 2006.

Making it in America: Social Mobility in the Immigrant Population.

Borjas, George. "Making it in America: Social Mobility in the Immigrant Population." NBER Working Paper 12088, March 2006.

Immigration in High-Skill Labor Markets: The Impact of Foreign Students on the Earnings of Doctorates.

Borjas, George. "Immigration in High-Skill Labor Markets: The Impact of Foreign Students on the Earnings of Doctorates." NBER Working Paper 12085, March 2006.

Native Internal Migration and the Labor Market Impact of Immigration.

Borjas, George. "Native Internal Migration and the Labor Market Impact of Immigration." NBER Working Paper 11610, September 2005.

The Impact of High-Skill Immigration.

Borjas, George. "The Impact of High-Skill Immigration." Working Paper, January 2005.

The Evolution of the Mexican-Born Workforce in the U.S. Labor Market.

Borjas, George, and Lawrence F. Katz. "The Evolution of the Mexican-Born Workforce in the U.S. Labor Market." Working Paper, January 2005.

Immigration in High-Skill Labor Markets: The Impact of Foreign Students on the Earnings of Doctorates.

Borjas, George. "Immigration in High-Skill Labor Markets: The Impact of Foreign Students on the Earnings of Doctorates." Working Paper, September 2004.

Increasing the Supply of Labor Through Immigration: Measuring the Impact on Native-born Workers.

Borjas, George. "Increasing the Supply of Labor Through Immigration: Measuring the Impact on Native-born Workers." Center for Immigration Studies, May 2004.

Immigration and the Labor Market, 1960-2000.

Borjas, George. "Immigration and the Labor Market, 1960-2000." Working Paper, March 2004.

Does Welfare Reduce Poverty?

Borjas, George. "Does Welfare Reduce Poverty?" Working Paper, January 2003.

The Impact of Welfare Reform on Immigrant Welfare Use.

Borjas, George. "The Impact of Welfare Reform on Immigrant Welfare Use." Center for Immigration Studies, Washington, DC, 2002.

An Evaluation of the Foreign Student Program.

Borjas, George. "An Evaluation of the Foreign Student Program." Center for Immigration Studies, Washington, DC, 2002.

Homeownership in the Immigrant Population.

Borjas, George. "Homeownership in the Immigrant Population." Working Paper, December 2001.

The Wage Structure and Self-Selection into Self-Employment.

Borjas, George. "The Wage Structure and Self-Selection into Self-Employment." NBER Working Paper w9313, November 2001.

Food Insecurity and Public Assistance.

Borjas, George. "Food Insecurity and Public Assistance." Working Paper, May 2001.

Immigration Policy: A Proposal.

Borjas, George. "Immigration Policy: A Proposal." Blueprints for an Ideal Legal Immigration Policy. Ed. Richard D. Lamm and Alan Simpson. Center for Immigration Studies Paper #17, March 2001.