Dr. Ricardo Hausmann is one of the world's leading economists, public officials, and development experts, renowned for his insightful analysis of the global economy and the mechanics of economic development. He serves as the Rafik Hariri Professor of the Practice of International Political Economy at the Harvard Kennedy School, where he also directs the Growth Lab at the Harvard Center for International Development.
Hausmann's distinguished career is marked by high-level public service and academic leadership. He served as the Minister of Planning for Venezuela and was a member of the Venezuelan Central Bank’s Board of Directors. Internationally, he was the first Chief Economist of the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), where he established the Research Department, fundamentally shaping the institution's approach to development in Latin America. This experience provides him with a unique blend of theoretical expertise and practical policy implementation.
As a renowned economic leader, he has dedicated his life to the study of economics and its role in developing societies. His influential publications, including The Atlas of Economic Complexity, provide crucial tools for guiding national and sub-national development strategies, growth plans, and diversification objectives. His scholarly work has been published in top academic journals, including Science and the Journal of International Economics.
As a highly sought-after keynote speaker, Hausmann’s insights on the global economy, economic development, and politics are both insightful and engaging. His research has been featured in preeminent publications, including The Economist and The New York Times. He presents authoritative addresses related to economic growth theory, natural resources, political economy, and social policy, providing global audiences with a strategic blueprint for achieving sustainable development.
