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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

On the Role of Solar Geoengineering in Combatting Climate Change: Harvard University vs. Indigenous Voices

Risse, Mathias. "On the Role of Solar Geoengineering in Combatting Climate Change: Harvard University vs. Indigenous Voices." HKS Faculty Research Working Paper Series RWP23-026, August 2023.

A Radical Reckoning with Cultural Devastation and Its Aftermath: Reflections on Wub-e-ke-niew’s We Have the Right to Exist

Risse, Mathias. "A Radical Reckoning with Cultural Devastation and Its Aftermath: Reflections on Wub-e-ke-niew’s We Have the Right to Exist." HKS Faculty Research Working Paper Series RWP23-025, August 2023.

Reimagining Rights and Responsibilities in the United States: Equal Access to Public Goods and Services

Shattuck, John, and Mathias Risse. "Reimagining Rights and Responsibilities in the United States: Equal Access to Public Goods and Services." HKS Faculty Research Working Paper Series RWP21-007, March 2021.

Reimagining Rights & Responsibilities in the United States:
Gun Rights and Public Safety

Shattuck, John, and Mathias Risse. "Reimagining Rights & Responsibilities in the United States: Gun Rights and Public Safety." HKS Faculty Research Working Paper Series RWP21-006, March 2021.

Reimagining Rights & Responsibilities in the United States:
Freedom of Speech and Media

Shattuck, John, and Mathias Risse. "Reimagining Rights & Responsibilities in the United States: Freedom of Speech and Media." HKS Faculty Research Working Paper Series RWP21-004, March 2021.

Human Rights, Artificial Intelligence and Heideggerian Technoskepticism: The Long (Worrisome?) View

Risse, Mathias. "Human Rights, Artificial Intelligence and Heideggerian Technoskepticism: The Long (Worrisome?) View." HKS Faculty Research Working Paper Series RWP19-010, February 2019.

The Globalized Myth of Ownership and Its Implications for Tax Competition

Risse, Mathias, and Marco Meyer. "The Globalized Myth of Ownership and Its Implications for Tax Competition." HKS Faculty Research Working Paper Series RWP18-018, June 2018.

Human Rights and Artificial Intelligence: An Urgently Needed Agenda

Risse, Mathias. "Human Rights and Artificial Intelligence: An Urgently Needed Agenda." HKS Faculty Research Working Paper Series RWP18-015, May 2018.

From Third World to First - What's Next?
Singapore’s Obligations to the Rest of the World From a Human Rights Perspective

Risse, Mathias. "From Third World to First - What's Next? Singapore’s Obligations to the Rest of the World From a Human Rights Perspective." HKS Faculty Research Working Paper Series RWP14-007, February 2014.

Taking up Space on Earth: Theorizing Territorial Rights, the Justification of States and Immigration from a Global Standpoint

Risse, Mathias. "Taking up Space on Earth: Theorizing Territorial Rights, the Justification of States and Immigration from a Global Standpoint." HKS Faculty Research Working Paper Series RWP14-008, February 2014.

On the Significance of Humanity’s Collective Ownership of the Earth for Immigration

Risse, Mathias. "On the Significance of Humanity’s Collective Ownership of the Earth for Immigration." HKS Faculty Research Working Paper Series RWP14-009, February 2014.

Thinking About Justice

Risse, Mathias. "Thinking About Justice." HKS Faculty Research Working Paper Series RWP14-010, February 2014.

The Human Right to Water and Common Ownership of the Earth

Risse, Mathias. "The Human Right to Water and Common Ownership of the Earth." HKS Faculty Research Working Paper Series RWP13-003, February 2013.

Global Justice

Risse, Mathias. "Global Justice." HKS Faculty Research Working Paper Series RWP11-001, January 2011.

Securing Human Rights Intellectually: Philosophical Inquiries about the Universal Declaration

Risse, Mathias. "Securing Human Rights Intellectually: Philosophical Inquiries about the Universal Declaration." HKS Faculty Research Working Paper Series RWP09-024, August 2009.

Original Ownership of the Earth: A Contemporary Approach

Risse, Mathias. "Original Ownership of the Earth: A Contemporary Approach." HKS Faculty Research Working Paper series RWP08-073, December 2008.

Is There a Human Right to Essential Pharmaceuticals? The Global Common, the Intellectual Common, and the Possibility of Private Intellectual Property

Risse, Mathias. "Is There a Human Right to Essential Pharmaceuticals? The Global Common, the Intellectual Common, and the Possibility of Private Intellectual Property." HKS Faculty Research Working Paper series RWP08-074, December 2008.

Who Should Shoulder the Burden? Global Climate Change and Common Ownership of the Earth

Risse, Mathias. "Who Should Shoulder the Burden? Global Climate Change and Common Ownership of the Earth." HKS Faculty Research Working Paper series RWP08-075, December 2008.

On the Philosophy of Group Decision Methods I: The Non-Obviousness of Majority Rule

Risse, Mathias. "On the Philosophy of Group Decision Methods I: The Non-Obviousness of Majority Rule." HKS Faculty Research Working Paper Series RWP08-064, November 2008.

On the Philosophy of Group Decision Methods II: Alternatives to Majority Rule

Risse, Mathias. "On the Philosophy of Group Decision Methods II: Alternatives to Majority Rule." HKS Faculty Research Working Paper Series RWP08-065, November 2008.

The Moral Case for a Human Right to Relocation: Disappearing Island Nations and Common Ownership of the Earth

Risse, Mathias. "The Moral Case for a Human Right to Relocation: Disappearing Island Nations and Common Ownership of the Earth." HKS Faculty Research Working Paper RWP08-054, October 2008.

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

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

On the Morality of Immigration.

Risse, Mathias. "On the Morality of Immigration." HKS 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." HKS Faculty Research Working Paper Series RWP08-006, February 2008.

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.

The Grounds of Justice.

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

Migration, Territoriality, and Culture.

Blake, Michael, and Mathias Risse. "Migration, Territoriality, and Culture." KSG Faculty Research Working Paper Series RWP07-009, February 2007.

Common Ownership as a Basis for Human Rights: Political Not Metaphysical.

Risse, Mathias. "Common Ownership as a Basis for Human Rights: Political Not Metaphysical." Conference Paper and KSG Faculty Research Working Paper Series RWP07-008, February 2007.

Racial Profiling: A Response to Two Critics.

Risse, Mathias. "Racial Profiling: A Response to Two Critics." KSG Faculty Research Working Paper Series RWP06-042, September 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.

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.

What to Say About the State.

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

Fairness in Trade.

Risse, Mathias. "Fairness in Trade." KSG Faculty Research Working Paper Series RWP05-004, January 2005.

Two Models of Equality and Responsibility.

Blake, Michael, and Mathias Risse. "Two Models of Equality and Responsibility." KSG Faculty Research Working Paper Series RWP04-032, August 2004.

Do We Live in an Unjust World?

Risse, Mathias. "Do We Live in an Unjust World?" KSG Faculty Research Working Papers Series RWP03-049, December 2003.

Can There Be 'Libertarianism Without Inequality'? Some Worries about the Coherence of Left-Libertarianism.

Risse, Mathias. "Can There Be 'Libertarianism Without Inequality'? Some Worries about the Coherence of Left-Libertarianism." KSG Faculty Research Working Papers Series RWP03-044, November 2003.

What We Owe to the Global Poor: Political Philosophy Meets Development Economics.

Risse, Mathias. "What We Owe to the Global Poor: Political Philosophy Meets Development Economics." KSG Faculty Research Working Papers Series RWP03-032, August 2003.

Democracy and Social Choice: A Response to Saari.

Risse, Mathias. "Democracy and Social Choice: A Response to Saari." KSG Faculty Research Working Papers Series RWP03-023, April 2003.

Racial Profiling.

Risse, Mathias, and Richard Zeckhauser. "Racial Profiling." KSG Faculty Research Working Papers Series RWP03-021, March 2003.