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Find Answers with the Atlas of Economic Complexity's Country Profiles

Products in Brazil with the highest growth potential? China's expected growth in the next 10 years? Find answers with the Atlas
Don’t Blame Economics, Blame Public Policy

In this op-ed, Ricardo Hausmann suggests public-policy schools rethink how they teach and medical schools could be the model.
India Slowing, China Resilient in New 2027 Global Growth Projections

Countries with diversified production among complex sectors, such as China & Vietnam, will grow the fastest in the next decade.
Social Connections Driving Force Behind Migration

Research finds social networks abroad and at home have bigger impact on migration intentions than living standards, employment.
A Growth Strategy for Jordan

After a decade of impressive growth, a number of external shocks have thrown Jordan's economy out of balance.

About Us

Growth Lab logo Led by Ricardo Hausmann, the Growth Lab at Harvard's Center for International Development works to understand the dynamics of growth and to translate those insights into more effective policymaking in developing countries. The Growth Lab places increased economic diversity and complexity at the center of the development story and uncovers how countries move into industries that offer increased productivity. Learn more about us.

Introducing: Country Profiles

Watch our tutorial and visit the Atlas of Economic Complexity to explore the economic structure and growth dynamics for 130+ 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: