The bioeconomy model is unlikely to improve the livelihoods of Amazon inhabitants. And scaling it up might inadvertently make deforestation more profitable, argues Harvard's Growth Lab’s Ricardo Hausmann. bit.ly/3vHBsVt

My latest Project Syndicate op-ed argues that the bio-economy movement, for all its good intentions, is likely to accelerate deforestation of the Amazon.

While the concept of bioeconomy is often touted as a sustainable response to deforestation, its potential has been overstated, and its actual impact could be counterproductive, writes Harvard's Growth Lab’s Ricardo Hausmann. bit.ly/3vHBsVt

My latest Project Syndicate op-ed argues that the bio-economy movement, for all its good intentions, is likely to accelerate deforestation of the Amazon.

.Ricardo Hausmann and our #GreenGrowth research agenda featured in the new Harvard Kennedy School magazine:

'...policymakers should focus on how their countries can supply these enabling technologies, rather than just focusing on cutting their own emissions.'

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Join Ricardo Hausmann & Matt Andrews for HKS Executive Education Strategies for Inclusive Growth!

This spring, leaders will rethink the practice of economic policy, from design to implementation during their week at Harvard Kennedy School.

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Pendiente de escuchar el mensaje de Maria Corina Machado Parody a través del siguiente enlace: youtube.com/live/1G8HucCe5…

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The electricity regulation amendment bill of South Africa has finally passed! I have been critical in the past for the sluggishness of the process. Today I want to recognize those that lead this reform and convinced society to move ahead. Special mention to Operation Vulindlela.

Para mi tío en Venezuela, estamos organizando esta campaña para recaudar fondos de gastos médicos. Agradezco su apoyo y difusión—>

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QUIEBRA, el asalto a la prosperidad
El episodio 7 de #lapestechavista que muestra cómo el socialismo chavista convirtió a Venezuela el país más rico de América Latina en el más pobre. Impecable reflexión de Ricardo Hausmann

Próximo domingo 10 de marzo
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Watch Ricardo Hausmann present at #CEPSlab2024 :

- there are many reasons why markets fail at tech adoption/adaptation

#IndustrialPolicy must:
- identify coordination failures, missing public goods
- attract new industries
- engage diff agents of change

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It was a real pleasure to meet Elisa Ferreira (European Commissioner for Cohesion and Reforms) and other senior leaders of the EU to discuss frameworks to implement the green and digital transition funds.

ICYMI: Ricardo Hausmann summarizes our recovery plan for #Lebanon :

1. Full dollarization
2. Fast resolution of banking & BdL insolvency
3. IMF-led program w/ debt restructuring, gradual fiscal consolidation
4. Strategy for new drivers of growth

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📢 We're hiring!

Seeking postdoctoral researcher to spearhead research on #GreenGrowth , analyzing supply chains for #CleanEnergy technologies and leveraging this data to influence strategic industrial policy.

#EconJobs #EconTwitter Ricardo Hausmann

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Snapshots from our visit to Africa Business School in Rabat, #Morocco 🇲🇦.

Ricardo Hausmann presents 'Solving the Development Puzzle: Knowledge, Technology & Economic Complexity.'

A windy day w/ Alexia Lochmann, Clement Brenot, Felicia Belostecinic, Tim, Lucila Venturi, Ricardo, & Ketan Ahuja.

I refuse to believe that blocking military assistance to Ukraine when over 70% of Americans support it, is something that can be done without paying a hefty domestic political cost. It is already costing Ukraine way too many lives. It is truly heartbreaking. And stupid!

I did not know what “kwerekwere” meant so I asked Chat-GPT. This is what it said: “In South Africa, the term “kwerekwere” is a derogatory slang term used to refer to foreign nationals. It is an expression of xenophobia and is often used to emphasize the perceived otherness or…

Se compruebe o no la participación de la DGCIM, la propia firma del acuerdo por parte del gobierno de Boric con unos organismos acusados internacionalmente de violar los DDHH y torturar a los venezolanos debe ser condenada por la comunidad internacional.

Yesterday marked 6 months since the South African government tabled the Electricity Regulation Amendment Bill. Nothing seems to be happening with it. Given SA’s power crisis, I have trouble explaining this inaction as anything other than criminal negligence.