Policy Research
The Growth Lab approaches its engagements through a combination of fieldwork, rigorous, cutting-edge research, and effective policy implementation.
Our research teams work to understand the specific dynamics of economic growth and structural change in different contexts. These engagements provide local stakeholders with insights on the policies needed to unleash the growth potential of their economies. They also allow our researchers to address large development divergences within countries with different policy mixes tailored to specific regions.
The Growth Lab uses the Growth Diagnostics approach to identify the binding constraints to growth in the countries and regions where we work. We also use the Product Space and Economic Complexity frameworks as a starting point to understand opportunities for economic diversification and the accumulation of productive knowhow.
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Bolivia
Bolivia’s Economic Pivot
In response to Bolivia’s deepening economic crisis, our researchers examined the underlying causes of the country’s challenges and put forward ideas for short-term stabilization and medium-term growth. -

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Bolivia
Un Giro Económico para Bolivia
En respuesta a la profundización de la crisis económica de Bolivia, nuestros investigadores examinaron las causas subyacentes de los desafíos que enfrenta el país y plantearon ideas para la estabilización a corto plazo y el crecimiento a mediano plazo. -

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Europe
Promoting Economic Growth and Employment in Andalucía
Our researchers are identifying barriers to economic growth and pinpointing diversification opportunities across Andalusia, Spain’s southern most region. A key emphasis is placed on green growth and the region’s potential to become a key supplier of specific goods and services needed to help the world decarbonize.

Research Agenda
Green Growth
Decarbonization presents a defining opportunity for growth by creating new industries, markets, and paths for economic development. The Growth Lab is researching how countries can leverage these trends to develop green growth strategies. Our research involves understanding changes in technology, patterns of demand, and value chains for green industries.
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working paper
Growth Through Diversification in Hermosillo
As part of our research agenda on cities as engines of economic growth, our research team spent several months diagnosing Hermosillo’s economic challenges, identifying growth opportunities, and designing an economic development strategy. Hermosillo lacks a diversified manufacturing sector and could benefit from green value chains, nearshoring, and export of services. Binding constraints to growth include sustainable water management and improved urban planning, particularly in housing and public transportation. We worked with local stakeholders to develop a concrete roadmap, policy recommendations, and action plans, engaging policymakers and experts to shape Hermosillo’s future.
At a Glance: 2024
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Policy Publications
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We are a multidisciplinary research organization with 60 faculty, fellows, and staff from 20 countries.

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