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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.

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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

“When” Versus “Whether” Gender/Sex Differences: Insights From Psychological Research on Negotiation, Risk-Taking, and Leadership

Bowles, Hannah Riley, Jens Mazei, and Heidi H. Liu. "“When” Versus “Whether” Gender/Sex Differences: Insights From Psychological Research on Negotiation, Risk-Taking, and Leadership." Perspectives on Psychological Science (March 18, 2024).

Beyond a niche approach: Could social business become the norm?

Battilana, Julie, Leszek Krol, Kara Sheppard-Jones, and Alexandra Ubalijoro. "Beyond a niche approach: Could social business become the norm?" Social Economy Science: Transforming the Economy and Making Society More Resilient. Ed. Gorgi Krlev, Dominika Wruk, Giulio Pasi, and Marika Bernhard. Oxford University Press, 2024.

The contingent reputational benefits of selective exposure to partisan information

Moore, Molly, Charles A. Dorison, and Julia Minson. "The contingent reputational benefits of selective exposure to partisan information." Journal of Experimental Psychology: General 152.12 (December 2023): 3490-3525.

Conveying and Detecting Listening During Live Conversation

Collins, Hanne K., Julia A. Minson, Ariella Kristal, and Alison Wood Brooks. "Conveying and Detecting Listening During Live Conversation." Journal of Experimental Psychology: General (2023): 1-22.

Feeling uncertain despite knowing the risk: Patients with OCD (but not controls) experience known and unknown probabilistic decisions as similarly distressing and uncertain

Jacoby, Ryan J., Abigail Szkutak, Jin Shin, Jennifer Lerner, and Sabine Wilhelm. "Feeling uncertain despite knowing the risk: Patients with OCD (but not controls) experience known and unknown probabilistic decisions as similarly distressing and uncertain." Journal of Obsessive-Compulsive and Related Disorders 39 (October 2023).

The Formality Effect

Linos, Elizabeth, Jessica Lasky-Fink, Chris Larkin, Lindsay Moore, and Elspeth Kirkman. "The Formality Effect." HKS Faculty Research Working Paper Series RWP23-009, January 2023.

Inter-city collaboration: Why and how cities work, learn and advocate together

Robb, Katharine A., Michelle LaPointe, Kathryn Hemsing, Grant Anderson, James Anderson, and Jorrit de Jong. "Inter-city collaboration: Why and how cities work, learn and advocate together." Global Policy (September 2023).

Cross-Boundary Collaborations in Cities: Where to Start

de Jong, Jorrit, Eva Flavia Martínez Orbegozo, Lisa Cox, Hannah Riley Bowles, Amy C. Edmondson, and Anahide Nahhal. "Cross-Boundary Collaborations in Cities: Where to Start." Stanford Social Innovation Review (July 6, 2023).

Experimental studies of conflict: Challenges, solutions, and advice to junior scholars

Minson, Julia, Corinne Bendersky, Carsten de Dreu, Eran Halperin, and Juliana Schroeder. "Experimental studies of conflict: Challenges, solutions, and advice to junior scholars." Organizational Behavior and Human Decision Processes 177 (July 2023): 104257.

Translating Behavioral Economics Evidence into Policy and Practice

Linos, Elizabeth. "Translating Behavioral Economics Evidence into Policy and Practice." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine Report, May 2023.

Activist Pressure and Firm Compliance with ESG Disclosure Policy: Experimental Evidence from the U.K. Modern Slavery Act

Lee, Matthew, and Jasjit Singh. "Activist Pressure and Firm Compliance with ESG Disclosure Policy: Experimental Evidence from the U.K. Modern Slavery Act." INSEAD Working Paper Series, March 9, 2023.

A Randomized Trial of Behavioral Nudges Delivered Through Text Messages to Increase Influenza Vaccination Among Patients With an Upcoming Primary Care Visit

Patel, Mitesh S.,... Todd Rogers, et al. "A Randomized Trial of Behavioral Nudges Delivered Through Text Messages to Increase Influenza Vaccination Among Patients With an Upcoming Primary Care Visit." American Journal of Health Promotion 37.3 (March 2023): 324-332.

The political polarization of COVID-19 treatments among physicians and laypeople in the United States

Levin, Joel M., Leigh A. Bukowski, Julia A. Minson, and Jeremy M. Kahn. "The political polarization of COVID-19 treatments among physicians and laypeople in the United States." PNAS 120.7 (February 14, 2023): e2216179120.

Understanding the Opioid Epidemic: Human-Based Versus Algorithmic-Based Perceptions, Treatments, and Guidelines

Boloori, Alireza, Soroush Saghafian, and Stephen J. Traub. "Understanding the Opioid Epidemic: Human-Based Versus Algorithmic-Based Perceptions, Treatments, and Guidelines." HKS Faculty Research Working Paper Series RWP22-026, December 2022.

Algorithm, Human, or the Centaur: How to Enhance Clinical Care?

Orfanoudaki, Agni, Soroush Saghafian, Karen Song, Harini A. Chakkera, and Curtiss B. Cook. "Algorithm, Human, or the Centaur: How to Enhance Clinical Care?" HKS Faculty Research Working Paper Series RWP22-027, December 2022.

Entry Points: Gaining Momentum in Early-Stage Cross-Boundary Collaborations

Martínez Orbegozo, Eva Flavia, Jorrit de Jong, Hannah Riley Bowles, Amy Edmondson, Anahide Nahhal, and Lisa Cox. "Entry Points: Gaining Momentum in Early-Stage Cross-Boundary Collaborations." The Journal of Applied Behavioral Science 58.4 (December 2022): 595-645.

Can Nudges Increase Take-Up of the EITC? Evidence from Multiple Field Experiments

Linos, Elizabeth, Allen Prohofsky, Aparna Ramesh, Jesse Rothstein, and Matthew Unrath. "Can Nudges Increase Take-Up of the EITC? Evidence from Multiple Field Experiments." American Economic Journal: Economic Policy 14.4 (November 2022): 432-452.

Underestimating Counterparts’ Learning Goals Impairs Conflictual Conversations

Collins, Hanne K., Charles A. Dorison, Francesca Gino, and Julia A. Minson. "Underestimating Counterparts’ Learning Goals Impairs Conflictual Conversations." Psychological Science 33.10 (October 2022): 1732-1752.

Why is exposure to opposing views aversive? Reconciling three theoretical perspectives

Minson, Julia, and Charles A. Dorison. "Why is exposure to opposing views aversive? Reconciling three theoretical perspectives." Current Opinion in Psychology 47 (October 2022): 101435.

You can’t handle the truth! Conflict counterparts over-estimate each other’s feelings of self-threat

Dorison, Charles A., and Julia A. Minson. "You can’t handle the truth! Conflict counterparts over-estimate each other’s feelings of self-threat." Organizational Behavior and Human Decision Processes 170 (May 2022): 104147.

Receptiveness to Opposing Views: Conceptualization and Integrative Review

Minson, Julia, and Frances S. Chen. "Receptiveness to Opposing Views: Conceptualization and Integrative Review." Personality and Social Psychology Review 26.2 (May 2022): 93-111.

Psychological shortcomings to optimal negotiation behavior: Intrapersonal and interpersonal challenges

Jeong, Martha, Julia Minson, and Francesca Gino. "Psychological shortcomings to optimal negotiation behavior: Intrapersonal and interpersonal challenges." Social psychology: Handbook of basic principles. Ed. Paul A. M. Van Lange, E. Tory Higgins, and Arie W. Kruglanski. The Guilford Press, 2022, 532–544.

Leading with Intentionality: The 4P Framework for Strategic Leadership

Wilkinson, Robert, and Kimberlyn Leary. "Leading with Intentionality: The 4P Framework for Strategic Leadership." HKS Faculty Research Working Paper Series RWP20-029, April 2022.

Staying the course: Decision makers who escalate commitment are trusted and trustworthy

Dorison, Charles A., Christopher K. Umphres, and Jennifer S. Lerner. "Staying the course: Decision makers who escalate commitment are trusted and trustworthy." Journal of Experimental Psychology: General 151.4 (April 2022): 960-965.

From Strength to Strength: Finding Success, Happiness, and Deep Purpose in the Second Half of Life

Brooks, Arthur. From Strength to Strength: Finding Success, Happiness, and Deep Purpose in the Second Half of Life. Portfolio, 2022.

Toward a psychology of attitude conflict

Minson, Julia, and Charles A. Dorison. "Toward a psychology of attitude conflict." Current Opinion in Psychology 43 (February 2022): 182-188.

When Gender Matters in Organizational Negotiations

Bowles, Hannah Riley, Bobbi Thomason, and Inmaculada Macias-Alonso. "When Gender Matters in Organizational Negotiations." Annual Review of Organizational Psychology and Organizational Behavior 9 (January 2022): 199-223.

The Impact of Leader Eye Gaze on Disparity in Member Influence: Implications for Process and Performance in Diverse Groups

Shim, So-Hyeon, Robert W. Livingston, Katherine W. Phillips, and Simon S. K. Lam. "The Impact of Leader Eye Gaze on Disparity in Member Influence: Implications for Process and Performance in Diverse Groups." Academy of Management Journal 64.6 (December 2021): 1873-1900.

Megastudies improve the impact of applied behavioural science

Milkman, Katherine L., Bazerman, Max, et al. "Megastudies improve the impact of applied behavioural science." Nature 600 (December 2021): 478-483.

The Role of Social Signaling in Selective Exposure to Information

Moore, Molly, Charles Dorison, and Julia Minson. "The Role of Social Signaling in Selective Exposure to Information." November 2021.

Don’t Let Power Corrupt You

Battilana, Julie and Tiziana Casciaro. "Don’t Let Power Corrupt You." Harvard Business Review. September-October 2021.

The impact of COVID-19 on trips to urban amenities: Examining travel behavior changes in Somerville, MA

Sevtsuk, Andres, Annie Hudson, Dylan Halpern, Rounaq Basu, Kloe Ng, and Jorrit de Jong. "The impact of COVID-19 on trips to urban amenities: Examining travel behavior changes in Somerville, MA." PLOS ONE 16.9 (September 2021): e0252794.

A multi-country test of brief reappraisal interventions on emotions during the COVID-19 pandemic

Wang, Ke, Jennifer Lerner, et al. "A multi-country test of brief reappraisal interventions on emotions during the COVID-19 pandemic." Nature Human Behaviour 5.8 (August 2021): 1089–1110.

Who Negotiates and When? Individual Differences and Context Effects in Negotiation

Carnevale, Peter, Daniel Ames, Hillary Anger Elfenbein, Einav Hart, Hannah Riley Bowles, Jared R. Curhan, Nilajana Dasgupta, Noah Eisenkraft, Bobbi Thomason and Deborah Wu. "Who Negotiates and When? Individual Differences and Context Effects in Negotiation." Academy of Management Proceedings 2021.1 (August 2021).

A megastudy of text-based nudges encouraging patients to get vaccinated at an upcoming doctor’s appointment

Milkman, Katherine L., Todd Rogers, et al. "A megastudy of text-based nudges encouraging patients to get vaccinated at an upcoming doctor’s appointment." Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences 118.20 (April 2021): e2101165118.

Personal Narratives Build Trust Across Ideological Divides

Hagmann, David, Julia Minson, and Catherine H. Tinsley. "Personal Narratives Build Trust Across Ideological Divides." April 5, 2021.

The Power of Experiments: Decision Making in a Data-Driven World

Luca, Michael, and Max Bazerman. The Power of Experiments: Decision Making in a Data-Driven World. MIT Press, 2021.

Nudges and choice architecture in organizations: New frontiers

Chapman, Gretchen, Katherine L. Milkman, David Rand, Todd Rogers and Richard H. Thalere. "Nudges and choice architecture in organizations: New frontiers." Organizational Behavior and Human Decision Processes 163 (March 2021).

Negotiating Your Next Job: Focus on Your Role, Responsibilities, and Career Trajectory, not Salary

Bowles, Hannah Riley, and Bobbi Thomason. "Negotiating Your Next Job: Focus on Your Role, Responsibilities, and Career Trajectory, not Salary." Harvard Business Review 99.1 (January-February 2021): 68-75.

Negotiating Your Next Job

Bowles, Hannah Riley, and Bobbi Thomason. "Negotiating Your Next Job." Harvard Business Review. January-February 2021.

Understanding Consumer Conversations

Packard, Grant, Jonah Berger, Reihane Boghrati, Michael Yeomans, Julia Minson, Hanne Collins, Francesca Gino, Grant Donnelly, Kristin Hurst, Nicole Sintov, and Yang Li. "Understanding Consumer Conversations." Advances in Consumer Research 49 (2021): 780-785.

Veil-of-Ignorance Reasoning Mitigates Self-Serving Bias in Resource Allocation During the COVID-19 Crisis

Huang, Karen, Regan M. Bernhard, Netta Barak-Corren, Max H. Bazerman and Joshua D. Greene. "Veil-of-Ignorance Reasoning Mitigates Self-Serving Bias in Resource Allocation During the COVID-19 Crisis." Judgment and Decision Making 16.1 (January 2021): 1-19.

How the Zebra Got its Stripes: Individual Founder Imprinting and Hybrid Social Ventures

Lee, Matthew, and Julie Battilana. "How the Zebra Got its Stripes: Individual Founder Imprinting and Hybrid Social Ventures." Organizational Hybridity: Perspectives, Processes, Promises. Ed. Marya L. Besharov and Bjoern C. Mitzinneck. Emerald Publishing Limited, 2020, 139-165.

The Luck Factor in Negotiation

Leary, Kimberlyn, and Michael Wheeler. "The Luck Factor in Negotiation." Negotiation Journal 36.1 (Winter 2020): 7-12.

Returnable Reciprocity: Returnable Gifts are More Effective than Unreturnable Gifts at Promoting Virtuous Behaviors

Zlatev, Julian J., and Todd Rogers. "Returnable Reciprocity: Returnable Gifts are More Effective than Unreturnable Gifts at Promoting Virtuous Behaviors." Organizational Behavior and Human Decision Processes 161, Supplement (November 2020): 74-84.

Mutual Receptiveness to Opposing Views Bridges Ideological Divides in Network Formation

Reschke, Brian, Julia Minson, Hannah Riley Bowles, Mathijs De Vaan, and Sameer B. Srivastava. "Mutual Receptiveness to Opposing Views Bridges Ideological Divides in Network Formation." Social Sciences Research Network, November 2020.

Sources of Power in Public Negotiations: A Framework Applied to Public-Public and Public-Private Negotiations

Mandell, Brian S., Stephen Petraeus, and Guhan Subramanian. "Sources of Power in Public Negotiations: A Framework Applied to Public-Public and Public-Private Negotiations." Negotiation Journal 36.4 (September 2020): 397-419.

Conversational receptiveness: Improving engagement with opposing views

Yeomans, Michael, Julia Minson, Hanne Collins, Frances Chen, and Francesca Gino. "Conversational receptiveness: Improving engagement with opposing views." Organizational Behavior and Human Decision Processes 160 (September 2020).

A New Model for Ethical Leadership

Bazerman, Max. "A New Model for Ethical Leadership." Harvard Business Review 98.5 (September–October 2020): 90-97.

Confidence in Context: Perceived Accuracy of Quantitative Estimates Decreases with Repeated Trials

Minson, Julia A., and Christopher Umphres. "Confidence in Context: Perceived Accuracy of Quantitative Estimates Decreases with Repeated Trials." Psychological Science 31.8 (August 2020): 927-943.