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Industrial Research Labs Powered the Golden Age of U.S. Innovation
February 24, 2026
The rise of industrial research labs fundamentally reshaped the U.S. innovation system in the early 20th century by enabling large-scale, science-based, team-oriented invention, according to new research from Harvard’s Growth Lab and the Complexity Science Hub (CSH). -
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Manufacturing focus urged as Australia Climbs Harvard Complexity Index
February 17, 2026
Australia’s manufacturing sector remains under pressure despite an apparent improvement in the nation’s standing on Harvard University’s Economic Complexity Index. -
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Dominican Republic is emerging among the world’s fastest-growing economies, according to Harvard
February 11, 2026
The Dominican Republic is positioned among the countries with the best economic growth prospects globally, according to projections from the “Harvard Growth Lab,” a research center at Harvard University. -
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Innovation Capabilities Outlook 2026: New WIPO Report Shows Countries’ Innovation-Related Strengths
January 29, 2026
GENEVA, January 29, 2026 – WIPO today launched its new “Innovation Capabilities Outlooks” (ICO) report, which analyzes billions of data points to show how countries can better leverage their science, […] -
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Harvard Scholars Discuss Venezuela After Maduro
January 16, 2026
Ricardo Hausmann and others expound on Venezuela’s oil sector, economy, and democratic hopes during this panel discussion at HKS, reports Harvard Magazine. -
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Venezuela needs predictability — not predation
January 15, 2026
In this op-ed for the Financial Times, Ricardo Hausmann explains why rebuilding Venezuela’s energy sector, requires a credible, legitimate government investors can trust. -
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From elation to frustration: Trump snub wrongfoots Venezuela’s opposition
January 6, 2026
The Guardian interviews Ricardo Hausmann on the US mission to remove Nicolás Maduro from power in Venezuela. -
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Peace and prosperity in Venezuela will come from democracy, not oil, writes Ricardo Hausmann
January 5, 2026
In this op-ed for The Economist, Ricardo Hausmann explains why democratic transformation, not oil extraction, is the key pathway to long-term peace and prosperity in Venezuela. -
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Trump Picked This Fight With Maduro. He Can’t Back Down.
December 10, 2025
In this New York Times op-ed, Ricardo Hausmann and Jose Morales-Arilla explain how the US can help depose Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and usher democratic change with military pressure but without boots on the ground. -
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Wyoming’s Housing Market Is Starting To Look A Lot Like California’s
December 8, 2025
The similarity between California and Wyoming’s housing market was glaringly apparent on a map created by the Growth Lab’s Eric Protzer. He shared the map with Albany County leaders who are grappling with unaffordable housing in the Laramie region.