Past Events

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Exploring a Multidimensional Wellbeing Index in Japan

Tuesday, 6/30/2026, 7:00am - 8:00am

OPHI-IIEP Seminar Zoom - Exploring a Multidimensional Wellbeing Index in Japan

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Measuring Multidimensional Wellbeing using the Gallup World Poll

Tuesday, 6/16/2026, 11:00am - 12:00pm

OPHI-IIEP Seminar Zoom - Measuring Multidimensional Wellbeing using the Gallup World Poll

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A Multidimensional Well-being Indicator for Malawi

Tuesday, 6/9/2026, 11:00am - 12:00pm

OPHI-IIEP Seminar Zoom - A Multidimensional Well-being Indicator for Malawi

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Proposing a Gross Well-Being Index: Evidence from Chad, Comoros and Iraq

Tuesday, 6/2/2026, 11:00am - 12:00pm

OPHI-IIEP Seminar Zoom - Proposing a Gross Well-Being Index: Evidence from Chad, Comoros and Iraq

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Beyond Poverty: Mapping Multidimensional Wellbeing in Indonesia

Tuesday, 5/26/2026, 11:00am - 12:00pm

OPHI-IIEP Seminar Zoom - Beyond Poverty: Mapping Multidimensional Wellbeing in Indonesia

World Bank Enterprise Surveys

World Bank Enterprise Surveys 20th Anniversary Forum and Conference 2026

Wednesday, 5/20/2026, 10:00am - 5:30pm

The World Bank is hosting a major global forum to celebrate the 20th anniversary of its Enterprise Surveys.

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Multidimensional Well-Being in the United States - Measurement and Policy

Tuesday, 5/19/2026, 11:00am - 12:00pm

OPHI-IIEP Seminar Zoom - Multidimensional Well-Being in the United States - Measurement and Policy

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Exploring a ‘Welly’ Index for Argentina

Tuesday, 5/12/2026, 11:00am - 12:00pm

OPHI-IIEP Seminar Zoom - Exploring a ‘Welly’ Index for Argentina

WADES

Washington Area Development Economics Seminar 2026

Friday, 5/1/2026, 9:30am - 5:00pm

The Washington Area Development Economics Symposium (WADES) is an annual research conference which highlights academic work from researchers at leading economic

15th ANNUAL WASHINGTON AREA INTERNATIONAL TRADE SYMPOSIUM

15th Annual Washington Area International Trade Symposium

Friday, 5/1/2026, 8:15am - 6:00pm

The Institute for International Economic Policy is pleased to host the 15th Annual Washington Area International Trade Symposium.

Beyond GDP: What multidimensional measures of poverty and well-being add

Beyond GDP: What multidimensional measures of poverty and well-being add

Tuesday, 4/28/2026, 11:00am - 12:00pm

OPHI-IIEP Seminar Zoom - Beyond GDP: What multidimensional measures of poverty and well-being add

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6th GW India Conference

Fostering Innovation, Addressing Inequity

Thursday, 4/16/2026, 8:30am - 5:30pm

The 6th GW India Conference on India’s Economic Development and U.S.-India Economic Relations took place on Thursday, April 16

Future of Finance & Trade in Africa 3.0

Future of Finance & Trade in Africa 3.0

Tuesday, 4/14/2026, 8:30am - 5:00pm

The GW School of Business and the Institute for International Economic Policy present: THE FUTURE OF FINANCE & TRADE IN AFRICA 3.0.

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10th Urbanization & Development Conference

Tuesday, 3/31/2026, 8:00am - 5:30pm

The 10th Urbanization & Development Conference will focus on jobs, firms, and growth in cities.

The Doom Loop

The Doom Loop: Why the World Economic Order Is Spiraling into Disorder

Tuesday, 3/24/2026, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Join us for a discussion with Eswar Prasad, author of The Doom Loop

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Rethinking Poverty and Microcredit

Monday, 3/2/2026, 5:30pm - 7:30pm

Featuring Jonathan Morduch, Professor of Public Policy & Economics, New York University

Fintech & Banks: Making it All Work for the Best of Society

Fintech & Banks: Making it All Work for the Best of Society

Wednesday, 2/11/2026, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Featuring Fernando Sotelino and Leora Klapper.

China’s Economic Development and U.S.-China Economic Relations

17th GW China Conference

Thursday, 12/11/2025, 9:00am - 6:00pm

The Institute for International Economic Policy is pleased to announce the 17th Annual GW China Conference will be hosted in Hong Kong in partnership with HKU.

Flyer Wenger Lecture on International Business and Finance

Wenger Lecture on International Business and Finance Featuring Ambassador Michael Froman

Tuesday, 12/2/2025, 5:00pm - 7:30pm

The Institute for International Economic Policy is pleased to announce a conversation with Ambassador Michael Froman.

Trade & Development Seminar: Elias Papaioannou (London Business School)

Thursday, 11/13/2025, 12:30pm - 2:00pm

Please join the Economics department for a Trade & Development seminar with Elias Papaioannou, economics professor at London Business School.