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Crowd of Black Lives Matters demonstrators marching in the street.
Feature: The Democratic Necessity of Reckoning

Erica Chenoweth reviews scholarship that overwhelmingly shows the Black Lives Matter movement generated high levels of public awareness about systemic racism and increased support for criminal justice reform.

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Feature: Against Rule-of-Thumb Economics

Dani Rodrik argues against neoliberalism’s universal rule-of-thumb approach and for economic analyses grounded in contextual dependencies.

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Feature: Leaders’ Psychological Bravery

Dana Born explores what skills leaders need to cultivate psychological safety on their teams and across their organizations.

Dollars and Euros piled on top of one another.
Feature: Dollar vs. Euro as International Reserve Currencies

Jeffrey Frankel explores the strengths and weaknesses of using the Dollar and the Euro as international reserve currencies.

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

Is Black Economic Empowerment a South African Growth Catalyst? (Or Could it Be?)

Andrews, Matthew. "Is Black Economic Empowerment a South African Growth Catalyst? (Or Could it Be?)." Center for International Development Working Papers and HKS Faculty Research Working Paper Series (170 and RWP08-033), June 2008.

Final Recommendations of the International Panel on the Accelerated and Shared Growth Initiative for South Africa (ASGISA)

Hausmann, Ricardo. "Final Recommendations of the International Panel on the Accelerated and Shared Growth Initiative for South Africa (ASGISA)." Center for International Development and HKS Faculty Research Working Paper Series (163 and RWP08-032), June 2008.

Reconfiguring Industrial Policy: A Framework with an Application to South Africa

Hausmann, Ricardo, Dani Rodrik, and Charles F. Sabel. "Reconfiguring Industrial Policy: A Framework with an Application to South Africa." Center for International Development and HKS Faculty Research Working Paper Series (168 and RWP08-031), June 2008.

Examining Beneficiation

Hausmann, Ricardo, Bailey Klinger, and Robert Z. Lawrence. "Examining Beneficiation." Center for International Development and HKS Faculty Research Working Paper Series (162 and RWP08-030), June 2008.

The Big March: Migratory Flows after the Partition of India

Bharadwaj, Prashant, Asim Ijaz Khwaja, and Atif Mian. "The Big March: Migratory Flows after the Partition of India." HKS Faculty Research Working Paper Series RWP08-029, June 2008.

Estimation of De Facto Exchange Rate Regimes: Synthesis of The Techniques for Inferring Flexibility and Basket Weights

Frankel, Jeffrey A., and Shang-Jin Wei. "Estimation of De Facto Exchange Rate Regimes: Synthesis of The Techniques for Inferring Flexibility and Basket Weights." Center for International Development, HKS Faculty Research Working Paper Series and NBER Working Papers (157, RWP08-026 and 14016), May 2008.

Estimating the Impact of the Hajj: Religion and Tolerance in Islam's Global Gathering

Clingingsmith, David, Asim Ijaz Khwaja, and Michael Kremer. "Estimating the Impact of the Hajj: Religion and Tolerance in Islam's Global Gathering." Center for International Development and HKS Faculty Research Working Paper Series (159 and RWP08-022), April 2008.

Creating Space for Effective Political Engagement in Development

Andrews, Matthew. "Creating Space for Effective Political Engagement in Development." HKS Faculty Research Working Paper Series RWP08-015, March 2008.

Are One-Best-Way Models of Effective Government Suitable for Developing Countries?

Andrews, Matthew. "Are One-Best-Way Models of Effective Government Suitable for Developing Countries?" HKS Faculty Research Working Paper Series RWP08-014, March 2008.

The Euro May over the Next 15 Years Surpass the Dollar as Leading International Currency

Chinn, Menzie, and Jeffrey A. Frankel. "The Euro May over the Next 15 Years Surpass the Dollar as Leading International Currency." HKS Faculty Research Working Paper Series and NBER Working Paper Series (RWP08-016 and 13909), March 2008.

Inequality, Redistribution, and Population.

Campante, Filipe R., and Quoc-Anh Do. "Inequality, Redistribution, and Population." KSG Faculty Research Working Paper Series RWP07-046, October 2007.

How to Save Globalization from its Cheerleaders.

Rodrik, Dani. "How to Save Globalization from its Cheerleaders." KSG Faculty Research Working Paper Series and CEPR Discussion Papers (RWP07-038 and 6494), September 2007.

Parochial Politics: Ethnic Preferences and Politician Corruption.

Banerjee, Abhijit V., and Rohini Pande. "Parochial Politics: Ethnic Preferences and Politician Corruption." KSG Faculty Research Working Paper Series and CEPR Discussion Papers (RWP07-031 and 6381), July 2007.

Understanding Political Corruption in Low Income Countries.

Pande, Rohini. "Understanding Political Corruption in Low Income Countries." KSG Faculty Research Working Paper Series and CEPR Discussion Papers (RWP07-020 and 6273), April 2007.

South Africa: Macroeconomic Challenges after a Decade of Success.

Frankel, Jeffrey A., Ben Smit, and Federico Sturzenegger. "South Africa: Macroeconomic Challenges after a Decade of Success." KSG Faculty Research Working Paper Series RWP07-021, April 2007.

On the Rand: Determinants of the South African Exchange Rate.

Frankel, Jeffrey A. "On the Rand: Determinants of the South African Exchange Rate." Center for International Development, KSG Faculty Research Working Paper Series, and NBER (CID-139, RWP07-015, and w13050), March 2007.

Responding to Financial Crises.

Frankel, Jeffrey A. "Responding to Financial Crises." KSG Faculty Research Working Paper Series RWP07-010, February 2007.

Formulas for Quantitative Emission Targets.

Frankel, Jeffrey A. "Formulas for Quantitative Emission Targets." KSG Faculty Research Working Paper Series RWP07-011, February 2007.

Recent U.S. Free Trade Initiatives in the Middle East: Opportunities but No Guarantees.

Lawrence, Robert Z. "Recent U.S. Free Trade Initiatives in the Middle East: Opportunities but No Guarantees." KSG Faculty Research Working Paper Series RWP06-050, December 2006.

A New Compensation Mechanism for Preference Erosion in the Doha Round.

Lawrence, Robert Z., and Tatiana Rosito. "A New Compensation Mechanism for Preference Erosion in the Doha Round." CID Blue Sky Conference Paper and KSG Faculty Research Working Paper Series RWP06-044, October 2006.

Automating Public Financial Management in Developing Countries.

Peterson, Stephen. "Automating Public Financial Management in Developing Countries." KSG Faculty Research Working Paper Series RWP06-043, October 2006.

Growth Collapses.

Hausmann, Ricardo, Francisco Rodríguez, and Rodrigo Wagner. "Growth Collapses." Center for International Development and KSG Faculty Research Working Paper Series (CID-136 and RWP06-046), October 2006.

Understanding South Africa's Economic Puzzles.

Rodrik, Dani. "Understanding South Africa's Economic Puzzles." Center for International Development; KSG Faculty Research Working Paper Series; and CEPR Discussion Papers (CID No. 130; KSG No. RWP06-039; CEPR No. DP5907), September 2006.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Decentralization in Pakistan: Context, Content and Causes.

Cheema, Ali, Asim Ijaz Khwaja, and Adnan Qadir. "Decentralization in Pakistan: Context, Content and Causes." KSG Faculty Research Working Paper Series RWP05-034, April 2005.

Religious School Enrollment in Pakistan: A Look at the Data.

Andrabi, Tahir, Jishnu Das, Asim Ijaz Khwaja, and Tristan Zajonc. "Religious School Enrollment in Pakistan: A Look at the Data." KSG Faculty Research Working Paper Series RWP05-024, March 2005.

Contractionary Currency Crashes in Developing Countries.

Frankel, Jeffrey A. "Contractionary Currency Crashes in Developing Countries." KSG Faculty Research Working Paper Series RWP05-017 (also NBER WP 11510, August 2005), February 2005.

Slow Passthrough Around the World: A New Import for Developing Countries?

Frankel, Jeffrey A., David C. Parsley, and Shang-Jin Wei. "Slow Passthrough Around the World: A New Import for Developing Countries?" KSG Faculty Research Working Paper Series RWP05-016 (also NBER Working Paper 11199), February 2005.

Industrial Policy for the Twenty-First Century.

Rodrik, Dani. "Industrial Policy for the Twenty-First Century." KSG Faculty Research Working Paper Series RWP04-047, November 2004.

Kyoto and Geneva: Linkage of the Climate Change Regime and the Trade Regime.

Frankel, Jeffrey A. "Kyoto and Geneva: Linkage of the Climate Change Regime and the Trade Regime." KSG Faculty Research Working Paper Series RWP04-042, October 2004.

Real Convergence and Euro Adoption in Central and Eastern Europe: Trade and Business Cycle Correlations as Endogenous Criteria for Joining EMU.

Frankel, Jeffrey A. "Real Convergence and Euro Adoption in Central and Eastern Europe: Trade and Business Cycle Correlations as Endogenous Criteria for Joining EMU." KSG Faculty Working Paper Series RWP04-039, August 2004.

Does Openness to Trade Make Countries More Vulnerable to Sudden Stops, or Less? Using Gravity to Establish Causality.

Frankel, Jeffrey A., and Eduardo Cavallo. "Does Openness to Trade Make Countries More Vulnerable to Sudden Stops, or Less? Using Gravity to Establish Causality." KSG Faculty Research Working Paper Series RWP04-038, August 2004.

On the Renminbi: The Choice Between Adjustment under a Fixed Exchange Rate and Adjustment under a Flexible Rate.

Frankel, Jeffrey A. "On the Renminbi: The Choice Between Adjustment under a Fixed Exchange Rate and Adjustment under a Flexible Rate." KSG Faculty Research Working Paper Series RWP04-037, August 2004.

Growth Accelerations

Hausmann, Ricardo, Lant Pritchett, and Dani Rodrik. "Growth Accelerations." KSG Faculty Research Working Paper Series RWP04-030, July 2004.

From 'Hindu Growth' to Productivity Surge: The Mystery of the Indian Growth Transition.

Rodrik, Dani and Arvind Subramanian. "From 'Hindu Growth' to Productivity Surge: The Mystery of the Indian Growth Transition." KSG Faculty Research Working Paper Series RWP04-013, March 2004.

Will Bank Bailouts Bust Budgets? Fiscalization of the East Asian Financial Crisis.

Rosengard, Jay. "Will Bank Bailouts Bust Budgets? Fiscalization of the East Asian Financial Crisis." KSG Faculty Research Working Paper Series RWP04-012, February 2004.

Is Trade Good or Bad for the Environment? Sorting Out the Causality.

Frankel, Jeffrey A., and Andrew K. Rose. "Is Trade Good or Bad for the Environment? Sorting Out the Causality." KSG Faculty Research Working Papers Series RWP03-038, September 2003.

Experience of and Lessons from Exchange Rate Regimes in Emerging Economies.

Frankel, Jeffrey A. "Experience of and Lessons from Exchange Rate Regimes in Emerging Economies." KSG Faculty Research Working Papers Series RWP03-011, February 2003.

National Institutions and the Role of the IMF

Frankel, Jeffrey A. "National Institutions and the Role of the IMF." KSG Faculty Research Working Papers Series RWP03-010, February 2003.

A Proposed Monetary Regime for Small Commodity-Exporters: Peg the Export Price ('PEP').

Frankel, Jeffrey A. "A Proposed Monetary Regime for Small Commodity-Exporters: Peg the Export Price ('PEP')." KSG Faculty Research Working Papers Series RWP03-003, January 2003.