Research

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IIEP’s work focuses on the following research areas and includes scholarly publications, events, policy briefs, and an active working paper series reflecting ongoing innovative primary research.

 

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International Development

IIEP specializes in studying the economic impacts of climate change and publishes research on adaptation policies and regional effects. They host annual events, including a conference on sustainable development, and the Washington Area Development Economics Symposium (WADES) to share this research with the DC policy and academic community, featuring experts on climate change mitigation and adaptation.

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International Economic Policy

IIEP specializes in international economic policy research, covering topics like political economy, trade, and governance. They host events on global economic policy, such as conferences on China and India, and partner with institutions like the World Bank and IMF. IIEP also collaborates with the Elliott School’s MIEP program to support graduate students' research and professional development.

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International Finance

IIEP specializes in international finance, offering research on global markets, monetary policy, and governance. They publish widely on corporate finance, foreign investment, and emerging markets, and host events like the Washington Area International Finance Symposium (WAIFS), and the Wenger Family Lecture.

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International Trade

IIEP specializes in international trade, publishing on topics like AI and globalization. They host events like the Washington Area International Trade Symposium (WAITS) and collaborate with trade organizations, bringing WTO experts to engage with students and professionals.

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Sustainable Economic Growth

IIEP focuses on the economic and socio-economic impacts of climate change, publishing research on adaptation policies and regional effects. They host annual events, including a sustainable development conference, to share insights with the DC policy and academic community, featuring experts on climate change mitigation and adaptation.

IIEP works in close collaboration with other George Washington University research centers and institutes including:

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