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A Guide to a Country's Economic Complexity - Past, Present, & Future

Join us for the introduction to the Atlas of Economic Complexity's Country Profiles on September 18, 2019
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.
Understanding the Crisis in Venezuela

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

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.

Join Our Team

Watch our video and read our blog to learn about the fundamental role Research Fellows play at the Growth Lab.

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: