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    • Global Science Sustains U.S. Innovation

    Perkins Room (R-429)
    • Academic Research Seminars
    • Hybrid

    In this Academic Research Seminar, Chris Ross Esposito uncovers the structure of the U.S. knowledge supply chain by tracing multi-generational citation paths that connect NSF-funded research to downstream patents, and assess its fragility by simulating barriers that impede the flow of scientific knowledge across the U.S. border. Speaker: Christopher Ross Esposito, Osborne Postdoctoral Fellow in the […]

    Getting Things Done: Issue Spotting in the Infrastructure Development Projects Ecosystem

    Democracy Lab (414-AB)
    • Development Talks
    • Hybrid

    In this Development Talk, Bill Dobbs will share a front‑row view of how public policy, governance, and engineering intersect in real‑world settings. He will offer Insights into how large public works succeed—or fail—depending on governance, institutions, and the quality of decision‑making and practical advice to future policy makers on infrastructure project management.  Speaker: Bill Dobbs, Former Civil […]

    2026 Summer Internship Informational Fair

    NYE AB (T-520)
    • In-Person

    Each year, the Growth Lab offers students exciting opportunities to work with its research teams on applied projects around the world, often embedded with local governments and project counterparts. Opportunities for summer 2026 include work on the Growth Lab’s Bolivia, Cambodia, Córdoba, Argentina, Ecuador, Malawi, Morocco and North American Cities projects. We are hosting a pizza […]

    Beyond One-Size-Fits-All: Targeting Place-Based Policies for Canada’s Low-Carbon Transformation

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

    In this Academic Research Seminar, Jacob Greenspon will present his paper "Beyond One-Size-Fits-All: Targeting Place-Based Policies for Canada's Low-Carbon Transformation." Speaker: Jacob Greenspon, Doctoral candidate in Economics, University of Oxford and Research Manager, HKS Reimagining the Economy Project Whether attending in person or virtually, please register in advance. Paper Abstract: Negative labour demand shocks are often regionally concentrated. […]

    From Vacant Houses to Growth-Ready Capabilities: A Place-Based Growth Diagnostic

    Malkin Penthouse (L-P-9)
    • Development Talks
    • Hybrid

    This talk explores housing vacancy as a source of insight into how cities can unlock new growth opportunities. Using Baltimore as a case study, it highlights how strengthening institutional coordination, capital access, and prevention capacity can shape more resilient development trajectories. The talk connects place-based innovation to Growth Lab frameworks on capabilities, complexity, and structural […]

    Faculty Webinar 2026: Leading Green Growth

    • Online

    As the world transitions to a lower carbon economy, new industries, markets, and paths to economic prosperity are emerging. Join Harvard faculty Ricardo Hausmann and Daniel Schrag for a 1-hour webinar on how the current energy transition is reshaping economic opportunity around the world—opening new doors for some and posing threats to others—and explore what […]

    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 […]

    Tim O'Brien and Juan Carlos Orrego Zamudio

    How Wyoming and New Mexico are Diversifying Fossil-Dependent Economies

    • Online

    Despite their reliance on coal, oil, and natural gas for revenue and jobs, Wyoming and New Mexico are actively seeking to diversify their economies amid a changing energy landscape. In this webinar, Growth Lab research fellows Tim O'Brien and Juan Carlos Orrego Zamudio will share research insights from our work in New Mexico, including the fiscal risks […]

    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. […]

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