The Growth Lab's Research Seminar series is a weekly seminar that brings together researchers from across the academic spectrum who share an interest in growth and development. Countries increasingly seek to reshape their economies by targeting public support to specific firms and sectors. Their motives vary widely but often include an emphasis on developing strategic […]

Theodore Papageorgiou, Felter Family Professor of Economics at Boston College, will discuss new research that quantifies the costs of port disruptions and evaluates transportation infrastructure investment.

Lourdes Casanova, Senior Lecturer of Management at the S.C. Johnson Graduate School of Business, Cornell University, will discuss the expanded ESG framework highlighting how sustainable growth in emerging economies requires aligning development, environmental, social, and governance goals within corporate and policy strategies.