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    • Industrial Policy in Action: Lessons from Over a Decade at the Department of Energy

    Allison Dining Room (T-520)
    • Development Talks
    • Hybrid

    The energy sector stands at an inflection point. After 15 years of remarkable change, the convergence of surging electricity demand, climate pressures, and emerging industries promises even more rapid transformation. This presentation and discussion draws on Garrett's experience at the Department of Energy and Waypoint Strategy Group to explore the path from research to commercialization, […]

    • The Canadian Standard of Living, Productivity and Innovation Lecture Series: Core Productivity Drivers and Diagnostics

    • Hybrid

    This event is part of the CIGI Speaker Series The Canadian Standard of Living, Productivity and Innovation hosted by the Centre for International Governance Innovation. Productivity, innovation adoption and standard of living are intrinsically linked. Due to lagging productivity, Canada’s standard of living has dramatically declined, particularly in the last two decades — a trend […]

    Training in the Age of AI: A Theory of Career Viability

    • Academic Research Seminars
    • Hybrid

    In this Academic Research Seminar, Luis Garicano will present his paper "Training in the Age of AI: A Theory of Career Viability." Speaker: Luis Garicano, Professor of Public Policy, London School of Economics Authors: Luis Garicano & Luis Rayo Paper Abstract: Across the economy, juniors pay for training by doing menial tasks. Al now performs an increasing […]

    Growth Versus Development: The Peruvian Example

    Wexner W-330
    • Development Talks
    • Hybrid

    Despite significant political volatility and external shocks Peru has been able to maintain remarkable macroeconomic stability. At the same time, enormous deficiencies remain regarding access to basic services, inclusion, and social and political development. What explains the discordance between Peru’s macroeconomic success and the country’s failure in terms of development? What might an inclusive growth […]

    Ecuador: Economic Reactivation at the Global Crossroads and the New Commercial Era

    Wexner W-330
    • Development Talks
    • Hybrid

    After a decade of stagnation, Ecuador finds itself at a critical yet promising moment to revitalize its economy. With its recent return to international markets and progress in strategic trade negotiations — such as those with the United States — the country has the opportunity to launch a new stage of economic and productive development. […]

    The Startup State: What Drives Economies That Innovate

    Allison Dining Room - Taubman 5th Floor
    • Development Talks
    • Hybrid

    What does entrepreneurship really mean, and why does it matter? America has a unique entrepreneurial edge. Its innovation engine, shaped by culture, markets, and policy has powered some of the world’s most transformative Ideas.  What makes it different, and why does it continue to matter today? Join us for a conversation with Howard Wolk (MC/MPA […]

    Who Captures Knowledge Spillovers? Academic Mobility and the Geography of Scientific Inequality

    W-G02
    • Academic Research Seminars
    • Hybrid

    In this Academic Research Seminar, Frank van der Wouden will present his paper, co-authored by Zixuan Zhang, “Who Captures Knowledge Spillovers? Academic Mobility and the Geography of Scientific Inequality." Speaker: Frank van der Wouden, Assistant Professor of Economic Geography and Innovation Studies Authors: Frank van der Wouden and Zixuan Zhang Paper Abstract: Does physical proximity […]

    • Innovation Capabilities Outlook 2026: From Global Data to National Action

    • Hybrid

    As part of the World Intellectual Property Organization's (WIPO) Innovation Capabilities Outlook 2026 event, Growth Lab Academic Research Director Muhammed Yildirim will participate in the panel discussion, "How to leverage big data to support strategic decisions."

    • Revitalizing City Centers: the Case of Rio de Janeiro

    Allison Dining Room - Taubman Building 5th floor
    • Development Talks
    • Hybrid

    Rio de Janeiro’s historic center tells a story familiar to many cities across Latin America and the developing world: decades of outward expansion have hollowed out urban cores, leaving behind degraded buildings, strained public services, and neighborhoods that once defined the city’s civic life. Washington Fajardo has spent over a decade designing urban revitalization policies […]

    The Indian Innovation Puzzle

    Perkins Room - R-429 Rubenstein 4th floor
    • Academic Research Seminars
    • Hybrid

    In this Academic Research Seminar, Josh Lerner will present his paper, co-authored by Namrata Kala and Junxi Liu “The Indian Innovation Puzzle."

    Why Europe’s AI Talent Strategy Needs a Local Layer

    HYBRID WEXNER W-102, HKS / Zoom
    • Academic Research Seminars
    • Hybrid

    In this Academic Research Seminar, Casey Weston will present his paper "The Talent Will Not Be Centralized: Why Europe’s AI Talent Strategy Needs a Local Layer." Speaker: Casey Weston, Senior Manager, Public Policy and Economic Graph at LinkedIn Paper Abstract: Europe's AI competitiveness debate is conducted largely at the national and EU level, yet the […]

    • Introducing the Global AI Adoption Index: Measuring How AI Is Diffusing Across the World

    Malkin Penthouse, HKS
    • Development Talks
    • Hybrid

    Holly Krambeck, Program Manager for the World Bank Data Lab and founder of the Development Data Partnership, will present the Global AI Adoption Index, a new joint initiative bringing together the World Bank, IMF, OECD and leading AI companies including Anthropic, Google, Microsoft, OpenAI, and OpenRouter.

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