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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 G20 and the World Economy: Performance and Prospects

Jorgenson, Dale W., and Khuong M. Vu. "The G20 and the World Economy: Performance and Prospects." Journal of Policy Modeling 43.4 (July/August 2021): 770-782.

Urban Household Consumption in China: Price, Income, and Demographic Effects

Cao, Jing, Mun Sing Ho, Wenhao Hu, and Dale Jorgenson. "Urban Household Consumption in China: Price, Income, and Demographic Effects." Review of Development Economics (October 2020).

Effective Labor Supply and Growth Outlook in China

Cao, Jing, Mun S. Ho, Wenhao Hu, and Dale Jorgenson. "Effective Labor Supply and Growth Outlook in China." China Economic Review 61 (June 2020): 101398.

Estimating Flexible Consumption Functions for Urban and Rural Households in China

Cao, Jing, Mun S. Ho, Wenhao Hu, and Dale Jorgenson. "Estimating Flexible Consumption Functions for Urban and Rural Households in China." China Economic Review 61 (June 2020).

Recent U.S. Economic Performance and Prospects for Future Growth

Jorgenson, Dale W., Mun Ho, and Jon Samuels. "Recent U.S. Economic Performance and Prospects for Future Growth." Journal of Policy Modeling 41.3 (May 2019): 459-476.

Production and Welfare: Progress in Economic Measurement

Jorgenson, Dale W. "Production and Welfare: Progress in Economic Measurement." Journal of Economic Literature 56.3 (September 2018): 867-919.

The Growth of the World Economy

Jorgenson, Dale W. "The Growth of the World Economy." Productivity Dynamics in Emerging and Industrialized Countries. Ed. Deb Kusum Das. Routledge, 2018, 81-91.

The Welfare Consequences of Taxing Carbon

Jorgenson, Dale W., Richard J. Goettle, Mun S. Ho, and Peter J. Wilcoxen. "The Welfare Consequences of Taxing Carbon." Climate Change Economy 9 (February 2018).

Measuring Individual Economic Well-Being and Social Welfare within the Framework of the System of National Accounts

Jorgenson, Dale W., and Paul Schreyer. "Measuring Individual Economic Well-Being and Social Welfare within the Framework of the System of National Accounts." Review of Income and Wealth 63.s2 (December 2017).

The Outlook for Advanced Economies

Jorgenson, Dale W., and Khuong M. Vu. "The Outlook for Advanced Economies." Journal of Policy Modeling 39.4 (July 2017): 660-672.

Econometric General Equilibrium Modeling

Jorgenson, Dale W. "Econometric General Equilibrium Modeling." Journal of Policy Modeling 38.3 (May 2016): 436-447.

The Outlook for Emerging Economies

Jorgensen, Dale W., and Khuong M. Vu. "The Outlook for Emerging Economies." Journal of Policy Modeling 38.4 (July 2016): 670-682.

The Impact of ICT Investment on World Economic Growth

Jorgenson, Dale W., and Khuong M. Vu. "The Impact of ICT Investment on World Economic Growth." Telecommunications Policy 40.5 (May 2016): 381-382.

The ICT Revolution, World Economic Growth, and Policy Issues

Jorgenson, Dale W., and Khuong M. Vu. "The ICT Revolution, World Economic Growth, and Policy Issues." Telecommunications Policy 40.5 (May 2016): 383-397.

The Impact of Information Technology on Postwar U.S. Economic Growth

Jorgenson, Dale W., Mun S. Ho, and Jon D. Samuels. "The Impact of Information Technology on Postwar U.S. Economic Growth." Telecommunications Policy 40.5 (May 2016): 398-411.

What Will Revive U.S. Economic Growth? Lessons from a Prototype Industry-Level Production Account for the United States

Jorgenson, Dale W., Mun S. Ho, and Jon D. Samuels. "What Will Revive U.S. Economic Growth? Lessons from a Prototype Industry-Level Production Account for the United States." Journal of Policy Modeling 36.4 (July 2014): 674-691.

The Rise of Developing Asia and the New Economic Order

Jorgenson, Dale W. "The Rise of Developing Asia and the New Economic Order." Journal of Policy Modeling 33.5 (September/October 2011): 698-745.

Potential Growth of the World Economy

Jorgenson, Dale W., and Khuong M. Vu. "Potential Growth of the World Economy." Journal of Policy Modeling 32.5 (September 2010): 615-631.

The Economics of Productivity

Jorgenson, Dale W., ed. The Economics of Productivity. International Library of Critical Writings in Economics, Vol. 236. Elgar, 2009.

Industrial and Aggregate Measures of Productivity Growth in China, 1982-2000

Cao, Jing, Mun S. Ho, Dale Jorgenson, Ruoen Ren, Linlin Sun, and Ximing Yue. "Industrial and Aggregate Measures of Productivity Growth in China, 1982-2000." Review of Income and Wealth 55.1 (July 2009): 485-513.

Symposium: China's Environment: The Local and Global Benefits of Green Tax Policies in China

Cao, Jing, Mun S. Ho, and Dale W. Jorgenson. "Symposium: China's Environment: The Local and Global Benefits of Green Tax Policies in China." Review of Environmental Economics and Policy 3.2 (Summer 2009): 189-208.

Remarks at the Celebration for Padma Desai, Columbia Rotunda, Low Library, Columbia University

Jorgenson, Dale W. "Remarks at the Celebration for Padma Desai, Columbia Rotunda, Low Library, Columbia University." Journal of Comparative Economics 37.2 (June 2009): 196-197.

Cap and Trade Climate Policy and U.S. Economic Adjustments

Jorgenson, Dale, Richard Goettle, Mun Sing Ho, and Peter Wilcoxen. "Cap and Trade Climate Policy and U.S. Economic Adjustments." Journal of Policy Modeling 31.3 (May 2009): 362-381.

Implementation of a New Architecture for the US National Accounts

Jorgenson, Dale W., and J. Steven Landefeld. "Implementation of a New Architecture for the US National Accounts." American Economic Review 99.2 (May 2009): 64-68.

A New Architecture for the U.S. National Accounts: Third Ruggles Lecture for the International Association for Research in Income and Wealth

Jorgenson, Dale W. "A New Architecture for the U.S. National Accounts: Third Ruggles Lecture for the International Association for Research in Income and Wealth." Review of Income and Wealth 55.1 (March 2009): 1-42.

Consumption and Labor Supply

Jorgenson, Dale W., and Daniel T. Slesnick. "Consumption and Labor Supply." Journal of Econometrics 147.2 (December 2008): 326-335.

U.S. Labor Supply and Demand in the Long Run

Jorgenson, Dale W., Richard J. Goettle, Mun S. Ho, Daniel T. Slesnick, and Peter J. Wilcoxen. "U.S. Labor Supply and Demand in the Long Run." Journal of Policy Modeling 30.4 (July/August 2008): 603-618.

The Economic Costs of a Market-based Climate Policy

Jorgenson, Dale W., Richard J. Goettle, Peter J. Wilcoxen and Mun Sing Ho. "The Economic Costs of a Market-based Climate Policy." White Paper, Pew Center on Global Climate Change, June 2008.

A Retrospective Look at the U.S. Productivity Growth Resurgence: Correction

Jorgenson, Dale W., Mun S. Ho, and Kevin J. Stiroh. "A Retrospective Look at the U.S. Productivity Growth Resurgence: Correction." Journal of Economic Perspectives 22.2 (Spring 2008): 246.

A Retrospective Look at the U.S. Productivity Growth Resurgence.

Jorgenson, Dale W. "A Retrospective Look at the U.S. Productivity Growth Resurgence." Journal of Economic Perspectives 22.1 (Winter 2008): 3-24.

Industry Origins of the American Productivity Resurgence.

Jorgenson, Dale W., Mun S. Ho, Jon D. Samuels, and Kevin J. Stiroh. "Industry Origins of the American Productivity Resurgence." Economic Systems Research 19.3 (September 2007): 229-252.

The Industry Origins of the U.S.-Japan Productivity Gap.

Jorgenson, Dale W.,and Koji Nomura. ""The Industry Origins of the U.S.-Japan Productivity Gap."." Economic Systems Research 19.3 (September 2007): 315-341.

Information Technology and the World Growth Resurgence.

Jorgenson, Dale W., and Khuong Vu. "Information Technology and the World Growth Resurgence." German Economic Review 8.2 (May 2007): 125-145.

Preface

Jorgenson, Dale W. "Preface." Clearing the Air: The Health and Economic Damages of Air Pollution in China. Ed. Mun S. Ho and Chris P. Nielsen. The MIT Press, April 2007, vii-xii.

Policies to Control Air Pollution Damages

Ho, Mun S., and Dale W. Jorgenson. "Policies to Control Air Pollution Damages." Clearing the Air: The Health and Economic Damages of Air Pollution in China. Ed. Mun S. Ho and Chris P. Nielsen. The MIT Press, April 2007, 331-372.

Productivity in Asia: Economic Growth and Competitiveness

Jorgenson, Dale W., Masahiro Kuroda, and Kazuyuki Motohashi., eds. Productivity in Asia: Economic Growth and Competitiveness. Edward Elgar Publishing, 2007.

Enhancing Productivity Growth in the Information Age: Measuring and Sustaining the New Economy

Jorgenson, Dale W., and Charles W. Wessner, eds. Enhancing Productivity Growth in the Information Age: Measuring and Sustaining the New Economy. National Academies Press, 2007.

Productivity in Asia: Economic Growth and Competitiveness

Jorgenson, Dale W., Masahiro Kuroda, and Kazuyuki Motohashi, eds. Productivity in Asia: Economic Growth and Competitiveness. Edward Elgar, 2007.

Sector Allocation of Emissions and Damage.

Ho, Mun S., and Dale W. Jorgenson. "Sector Allocation of Emissions and Damage." Clearing the Air: The Health and Economic Damages of Air Pollution in China. Ed. Mun S. Ho and Chris P. Nielsen. MIT Press, 2007, 279-330.

A Retrospective Look at the U.S. Productivity Growth Resurgence.

Jorgenson, Dale W., Mun S. Ho, and Kevin J. Stiroh. "A Retrospective Look at the U.S. Productivity Growth Resurgence." Federal Reserve Bank of New York, Staff Reports 277, 2007.

Information Technologies and the G7 Economies.

Jorgenson, Dale W. "Information Technologies and the G7 Economies." Revue de L'OFCE (June 2006): 189-215.

Potential Growth of the U.S. Economy: Will the Productivity Resurgence Continue?

Jorgenson, Dale W., Mun S. Ho, and Kevin J. Stiroh. "Potential Growth of the U.S. Economy: Will the Productivity Resurgence Continue?" Business Economics 41.1 (January 2006): 7-16.

National Bureau of Economic Research Studies in Income and Wealth, Vol. 66: A New Architecture for the U.S. National Accounts

Jorgenson, Dale W., Steven J. Landefeld, and William D. Nordhaus, eds. National Bureau of Economic Research Studies in Income and Wealth, Vol. 66: A New Architecture for the U.S. National Accounts. University of Chicago Press, 2006.

Growth Potential of the Japanese Economy (in Japanese).

Jorgenson, Dale W., and Kazuyuki Motohashi. "Growth Potential of the Japanese Economy" (in Japanese). Oriental Economist Weekly January 17, 2004: 90-92.

Accounting for Growth in the Information Age.

Jorgenson, Dale W. "Accounting for Growth in the Information Age." Handbooks in Economics 22: Handbook of Economic Growth, Volume 1A. Ed. Philippe Aghion and Steven N. Durlauf. Elsevier North-Holland, 2005, 743-815.

Information Technology and the American Growth Resurgence

Jorgenson, Dale W., Mun S. Ho, and Kevin J. Stiroh. Information Technology and the American Growth Resurgence. MIT Press, 2005.

Will the U.S. Productivity Resurgence Continue?

Jorgenson, Dale W., Mun S. Ho, and Kevin J. Stiroh. "Will the U.S. Productivity Resurgence Continue?" Current Issues in Economics and Finance 10.13 (December 2004): 1-7.

Economic Growth in Canada and the United States in the Information Age

Jorgenson, Dale W., ed. Economic Growth in Canada and the United States in the Information Age. Industry Canada, 2004.

Les Technologies de l'Information et l'Économie Américaine.

Jorgenson, Dale W. "Les Technologies de l'Information et l'Économie Américaine." Changement Climatique, Flux Technologies, Financiers et Commerciaux. Ed. L.M. Cloutier, Christian DeBresson, and Erik Dietzenbacher. Presses de l'Université du Québec, 2004, 113-164.

Economic Growth in the Information Age

Jorgenson, Dale W. Economic Growth in the Information Age. MIT Press, 2002.