www.hks.harvard.edu

Whose pay should be cut in economic crises? Consumers prefer firms that prioritize paying employees over CEOs - Michael Norton

October 13, 2021, Paper: "Four experiments examine the impact of a firm deciding to no longer pay salaries for executives versus employees on consumer behavior, particularly in the context of the ...
www.hks.harvard.edu

Explainer: Understanding the SNAP program—and what cuts to these benefits may mean

Between the government shutdown and the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP, formerly called Food Stamps) is undergoing significant cuts. This 60-year ...
www.hks.harvard.edu

State legislation designed to remove the “wealth barrier” for cash bail is working, but not for people of color

New research, released as part of a project of the Program in Criminal Justice Policy and Management (PCJ) at Harvard Kennedy School’s Malcolm Wiener Center for Social Policy, reveals that the ...
www.hks.harvard.edu

Neither China nor the United States scored a conclusive knockout at a recent summit, former ambassador explains

Nicholas Burns, a former ambassador to China and HKS professor, describes the recent meeting between President Donald Trump and Chairman Xi Jinping as more of a “trade truce” than a lasting agreement.
www.hks.harvard.edu

You are here

We write today with profound sadness to share that Setti Warren, Director of the Institute of Politics, has passed away. Setti was a beloved member of our community, and we are devastated by this ...
www.hks.harvard.edu

From AI to EVs, industrial policy plays a strategic role in a nation’s power and security

Economists, industry leaders, and policymakers explored the current debates over industrial policy—the strategies a government takes to stimulate economic growth through tools like subsidies, tax ...
www.hks.harvard.edu

Re-examining the role of positive emotion in harmful health behaviors: implications for public health campaigns

A new study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS) describes the powerful role of gratitude in mitigating harmful health behaviors. A collaboration between ...
www.hks.harvard.edu

Young voters shifted right in the 2024 election; the Ash Center for Democratic Governance and Innovation examined why

One of the most surprising statistics from the 2024 presidential election was the surge of support President Trump received from Gen Z voters. While these voters, born between 1997 and 2012, turned ...
www.hks.harvard.edu

The health insurance subsidies behind the government shutdown

The U.S. government shutdown is in its third week as funding bills have failed to garner the necessary votes from both Republicans and Democrats to reopen the government. At the center of this ...
www.hks.harvard.edu

On the Digital Frontline with Russia: Hybrid Warfare, Ukraine, and Lessons Learned for the West

In this publication, Technology and Human Rights Fellow Anna Romandash examines Russia’s use of hybrid warfare against Ukraine, which blended cyberattacks, disinformation, economic coercion, and ...
www.hks.harvard.edu

Explainer: Understanding the mid-decade redistricting push in Texas

Republicans in Texas have proposed a remapping of congressional districts that has sparked conflict with state Democrats. The move is unusual, coming mid-decade rather than after a census, which ...
www.hks.harvard.edu

Harvard Kennedy School launches new program to provide full scholarships for American public servants and military veterans

Cambridge, MA — Today, Harvard Kennedy School (HKS) is launching the American Service Fellowship — a new initiative that will provide full scholarships for at least 50 public servants and military ...