Research

Konstantin Sonin
The new paper shifts the focus from the onset of wars to escalation within ongoing conflicts, especially proxy wars.
anthony
In a new paper, Anthony Fowler and coauthor introduce a new way of analyzing congressional voting that accounts for moments when lawmakers vote against bills they actually prefer.
Maggie Shi
A new paper by Assistant Professor Maggie Shi, with co-authors, offers new evidence on a low-cost policy solution that could save lives.
Erin Kelley
New research from the World Bank, the World Food Program, and Harris scholars shows that forecast-based humanitarian aid boosts food security and mental well-being—without sacrificing long-term recovery
James Robinson
A new working paper, “Africa as a Success Story: Political Organization in Pre-Colonial Africa,” by James A. Robinson, University Professor and Harris School of Public Policy faculty member, and coauthor Soeren J. Henn, offers a sweeping reinterpretation
Ingvil Gaarder
New research using detailed data from Norway finds that green investment subsidies are often steered away from the projects that reduce emissions the most—despite policymakers’ ability to identify them in advance.