July 2025, Paper: Place-based policy in the United States comprises a wide range of government programs that are spread across federal,…
Organized by Reimagining the Economy at Harvard Kennedy School, ITAM University, and Banco de México, this event convenes leading experts…
The opening panel of Reimagining the Economy’s event on place-based policy was a look back. We asked development leaders from around the…
As a part of our event on the role of place-based policies to address economic distress, Professor Gordon Hanson hosted a conversation with…
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Economic challenges are often compounded by limited resources and capacity to seek aid and investment -- especially in rural communities.…
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What does it take for local governments and regional coalitions to implement effective place-based economic development? In the panel “…
Over the past five years, the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, the Inflation Reduction Act, and the CHIPS and Science Act have…
July 2025, Paper: "How does improving access to the supply of energy affect regional specialization in manufacturing? We evaluate the long-…
Both academic researchers and political pundits have warned about the cumulative effects of partisan media over time. This concern hinges…