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New 2026 Global Growth Projections

Countries that have diversified their economies into more complex sectors, like India and Vietnam, will grow the fastest.
Identity, Diversity and Social Cohesion

At GEM18 we examined the formation of societal identities and a 'sense of us,' and how these forces shape policymaking.
Agents of Structural Change

New research suggests Amazon-like expansion key for cities' economic transformation
Unlocking a Path for Growth In Sri Lanka

Our Growth Diagnostic finds Sri Lanka has seen virtually no diversification of exports over the last 25 years.
Understanding the Crisis in Venezuela

Our multi-disciplinary team is working to better understand the causes, magnitudes and possible remedies of the crisis.

The Growth Lab at the Center for International Development (CID) at Harvard University works to understand the dynamics of growth and to translate those insights into more effective policymaking in developing countries.

Research Agendas

Growth Lab faculty and fellows engage in theoretical and empirical research on the determinants of growth and its social, political, and environmental sustainability. Our four core research agendas: