Past Events

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Inequality, Redistribution and the Rise of Outsider Candidates

Wednesday, 10/11/2017, 12:30pm - 2:00pm

Leyla D. Karakas Syracuse University “Inequality, Redistribution and the Rise of Outsider Candidates” Wednesday, October 11, 2017 12:30 to 2:00pm Elliott Schoo

Building Brazil’s Future: A Conference on Innovation, Investment and Economic Development

Saturday, 10/7/2017, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Building Brazil’s Future brings together researchers, business leaders, and policymakers to discuss the country’s efforts to launch a sustainable economic recov

10th Annual Conference on China’s Economic Development and U.S.-China Economic Relations

Friday, 10/6/2017, 8:15am - 5:40pm

The U.S.-China relationship is now second to none in importance for international economic relations and policy and accordingly is a major focus of IIEP. The ce

Land Mines and Spatial Development

Tuesday, 9/5/2017, 12:30pm - 2:00pm

Elias Papaioannou London Business School, joint with Stelios Michalopoulos and Giorgio Chiovell “Land Mines and Spatial Development” Seminar Tuesday, September

EGAP Evidence Summit on Elections and Political Accountability

Friday, 6/9/2017, 9:30am - 3:30pm

You’re invited to an Evidence Summit on Elections and Political Accountability, sponsored by the Evidence in Governance and Politics (EGAP)research network. The

Beijing International Trade and Investment Symposium

Sunday, 5/7/2017, 11:00am - 12:00pm

The Institute for International Economic Policy is excited to co-sponsor its first event in China, joint with the University Business and Economics’ School of I

The Global Economy: Hopes and Fears

Thursday, 5/4/2017, 5:30pm - 7:00pm

Maurice Obstfeld Economic Counsellor, International Monetary Fund “The Global Economy: Hopes and Fears” Thursday, May 4, 2017 5:30 to 7:00pm Elliott School of

Maurice Obstfeld, The Global Economy: Hopes & Fears

Friday, 4/28/2017, 5:30pm - 7:00pm

We are pleased to welcome Dr. Obstfeld in joining IIEP for our International Finance Forum, to discuss “The Global Economy: Hopes & Fears”. Dr. Maurice Obstfel

Women’s Empowerment & Sexual Health: A Conversation with the Dutch Minister for Foreign Trade and Development Cooperation Lilianne Ploumen

Monday, 4/24/2017, 12:00pm - 1:30pm

Lilianne Ploumen Minister for Foreign Trade and Development Cooperation, The Kingdom of the Netherlands Women’s Empowerment & Sexual Health Monday, April 24, 2

Prioritizing African Trade: Policies & Practices

Wednesday, 4/19/2017, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

A Discussion on Prioritizing African Trade: Policies and Practices Click here to view a recording of the event Wednesday, April 19, 2017 4:00 to 6:00pm Elliott

Growth Strategies in a De-Globalizing World

Wednesday, 4/19/2017, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

The Institute for International Economic Policy and the Growth Dialogue cordially invite you to participate in a Ministerial Dialogue at the time of the Spring

DeLisle Worrell Policy Forum

Tuesday, 4/18/2017, 12:15am - 1:30am

Dr. DeLisle Worrell is the immediate past governor of the Central Bank of Barbados. He founded the Research Department of the Central Bank in 1973 and by 1998,

China’s New Silk Road Strategy and India’s Options: Competitive Competition?

Monday, 4/17/2017, 12:15pm - 1:30pm

Dr. Ajay Chhibber Visiting Scholar, Institute for International Economic Policy, GWU China’s New Silk Road Strategy and India’s Options: Competitive Cooperation

Non-Linear Distortion-Based Effect of Tax Changes on Output: a Worldwide Narrative Approach

Wednesday, 4/12/2017, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Guillermo Vuletin Inter-American Development Bank “Non-Linear Distortion-Based Effect of Tax Changes on Output: A Worldwide Narrative Approach” Wednesday, Apri

Nation Building Through Foreign Intervention: Evidence from Discontinuities in Military Strategies

Tuesday, 4/11/2017, 12:30pm - 2:00pm

Pablo Querubin New York University “Nation Building Through Foreign Intervention: Evidence from Discontinuities in Military Strategies” Tuesday, April 11, 2017

Routes to Growth in a New Trade World

Thursday, 4/6/2017, 9:00am - 11:30am

Co-Hosted with the Latin American & Hemispheric Studies Program at GW Thursday, April 6, 2017 9:00 to 11:30am Elliott School of International Affairs Lindner

How Presidents Make Economic Policy in Times of Crisis” feat. Alejandro Bonvecchi

Thursday, 2/16/2017, 12:00pm - 2:00pm

This project argues that presidents organize decision-making to respond to economic crises not driven by personality or institutional constraints, but rather by

Trumping Trade Orthodoxy

Wednesday, 1/25/2017, 9:00am - 4:00pm

The conference will feature leading lawyers, economists, and trade practitioners who will focus on what President-elect Trump can, and cannot, do to fundamental

IMF Africa Regional Economic Outlook

Tuesday, 1/24/2017, 9:00am - 12:00pm

Africa continues to experience great opportunities for growth while also facing several great challenges. Sustained economic growth, income inequality, gender d

Trade Policies in Trouble

Thursday, 12/8/2016, 9:00pm - 10:30pm

Marten van den Berg Minister for Foreign Economic Relations, Kingdom of the Netherlands Thursday, December 8, 2016 9:00 to 10:30pm Embassy of the Kingdom of th