Past Events
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Top Lessons I Have Learned from Muhammad Yunus During the Last 38 Years
Thursday, 10/23/2025, 5:30pm - 6:45pm
Alex Counts, founder of the Grameen Foundation, shares learnings from Nobel Laureate Dr. Muhammed Yunus.
Partnership for Economic Growth and Job Creation
Wednesday, 10/15/2025, 1:00pm - 7:00pm
George Washington University and US/UK-Africa Business Council are hosting high-level conference, bringing together members of the African diaspora, ministers..
Macro Fiscal Stabilization in Argentina
Tuesday, 10/14/2025, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Featuring: Mr. Carlos Guberman, Secretary of the Treasury of Argentina
2nd Washington Area Network Economics Symposium (WANES)
Saturday, 10/11/2025, 9:00am - 5:00pm
WANES is a research conference that highlights academic work from researchers at leading economics institutes in the DMV.
FFC/2025: The 26th Federal Forecasters Conference
Thursday, 10/9/2025, 9:00am - 4:30pm
At the beginning of the conference, join us in honoring the life and work of friend, colleague, and longtime supporter of the Federal Forecasters Consortium....
Charting a Sustainable Fiscal Future: U.S. and Korean Insights
Thursday, 10/2/2025, 8:30am - 5:00pm
This conference will bring together government officials, scholars, and practitioners from the United States and Korea to exchange perspectives.
International Business in a Turbulent Era
Friday, 9/26/2025, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Featuring Makhtar Diop, Managing Director of the IFC.
Corporations and the Rule of Law
Wednesday, 9/17/2025, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Joint World Bank Group and IIEP Seminar featuring Professor Anat R. Admati
ECINEQ 2025 Keynote with Daron Acemoglu
“Can Technological Progress Build Shared Prosperity? Lessons from Power and Progress”
Wednesday, 7/9/2025, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Nobel Laureate Daron Acemoglu's Keynote Speech as part of the 11th ECINEQ Conference.
Sharing Prosperity: Policy Innovations to Tackle Economic Inequality
Tuesday, 7/8/2025, 9:00am - 5:30pm
This event will reflect on the impact economic inequality has on development and development policy, leading into the 11th ECINEQ Meeting.
9th Urbanization & Development Conference (South Africa)
Thursday, 6/12/2025, All day
Urban Economics in Action: Addressing African Cities' Challenges in Cape Town, South Africa
Washington Area International Trade Symposium
Friday, 5/2/2025, 8:15am - 6:00pm
The Institute for International Economic Policy is pleased to host the 14th Annual Washington Area International Trade Symposium.
Trade & Development Seminar: Stuart Rosenthal (Cornell)
Monday, 4/28/2025, 12:30pm - 2:00pm
Please join the GW Department of Economics for a trade and development seminar with Stuart Rosenthal, professor and chair of the Paul Rubacha Department of Real
5th GW India Conference on India’s Economic Development and U.S.-India Economic Relations
Making India An Advanced Economy by 2047: Strengthening Institutions Addressing Inequities
Thursday, 4/24/2025, 8:30am - 7:00pm
The 5th GW India Conference on India’s Economic Development and U.S.-India Economic Relations will take place on Thursday, April 24th, 2025
The Future of Finance & Trade in Africa 2.0
Wednesday, 4/23/2025, 9:00am - 5:15pm
Join global leaders to explore digital transformation, trade, investment, and climate finance to drive sustainable growth across Africa.
Understanding the Economic Impacts of Tariffs: Perspectives from Academia and Industry
Tuesday, 4/15/2025, 8:15am - 9:15am
Join us for a cross-sector discussion on the economic impacts of tariffs.
The World Bank: Actions to End Poverty on a Livable Planet with Luis Felipe López-Calva
With Luis Felipe López-Calva, Global Director for Poverty and Equity at the World Bank Group
Wednesday, 4/9/2025, 5:30pm - 6:45pm
The World Bank: Actions to End Poverty on a Livable Planet with Luis Felipe López-Calva Event.
Trade & Development Seminar: Denni Tommasi (World Bank)
Monday, 4/7/2025, 12:30pm - 2:00pm
Please join the GW Department of Economics for a trade and development seminar with Denni Tommasi (World Bank).
Monday, 3/31/2025, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Join us for a discussion led by Elliott School Dean Alyssa Ayres and Professor Jay Shambaugh, former Under Secretary of Treasury for International Affairs
Monday, 3/31/2025, 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Female leaders from Sweden, Canada, the US, and Indigenous territories and communities discuss climate change, geopolitics, and the transition to a new economy.