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Economic Growth and Innovation

Latin American economies have made great strides over the past two decades, but more recent slower growth has underscored the importance of forward-looking government policies. Institute activities might include research and convenings that identify and disseminate best practices in innovation, and short courses that bring together business and policy elites to address challenges of sustainable growth.

Events

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Sep
25
2023

In the Shadow of an Election: Perspectives on the Argentine Economy

In recent decades Argentina has experienced significant economic decline, plagued by high inflation, multiple debt defaults, 22 emergency financial programs with the International Monetary Fund, and increasing poverty rates. What explains the country’s poor economic performance, and what are…

Videos

Latin America and the Caribbean Political and Economic Outlook 2023 (Video)

September 21, 2023

Duration: 1 hour 7 minutes

Poverty in Mexico: The Latest News (Video)

September 6, 2023

Duration: 1 hour 8 minutes

The Frontiers of Nearshoring in Mexico: Learning by Doing (Video)

July 31, 2023

Duration: 1 hour 28 minutes