Ricardo Hausmann
Ricardo Hausmann is a prominent economist and professor at Harvard University, known for his work in economic development and public policy. He has served as the Director of the Growth Lab at Harvard, where he focuses on the factors that contribute to economic growth in developing countries. Hausmann's research emphasizes the importance of institutional frameworks and innovation in driving sustainable economic progress. He has also held various advisory roles in governments and international organizations, utilizing his expertise to address complex economic challenges. Recently, he was mentioned in connection with Marcelo Claure's initiative, 'Bolivia 360', aimed at revitalizing Bolivia's economy through strategic planning and investment.
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Ricardo Hausmann is an economist who doubts the success of a China-style economic opening in Venezuela.
Can Venezuela’s Delcy Rodríguez become a Latin American Deng Xiaoping? | Venezuela
United Kingdom· 2026-01-28
Ricardo Hausmann expressed skepticism about the success of a Chinese-style opening in Venezuela.
Hayal bile edilemeyecek değişimler yaşanıyor: Venezuela'da neler oluyor? Sırada ne var?
Turkey· 2026-01-28
Ricardo Hausmann warned that prosperity does not arise from oil or benevolent rulers.
Bienvenidos a la era del desorden: Lo que sigue para la geopolítica después de Venezuela
Costa Rica· 2026-01-11
Ricardo Hausmann rejected the claims that Venezuela would inevitably be plunged into chaos by Maduro’s departure from power.
‘Transition is irreversible’: María Corina Machado says not too late for Maduro’s peaceful handover | María Corina MachadoUnited Kingdom· 2025-12-12
Ricardo Hausmann, a former Venezuelan minister and opposition supporter, said he believed dramatically increasing US military pressure on Maduro was the only way to force him out.
Pressure on Maduro grows after US seizes ‘dark fleet’ tanker off coast of Venezuela | VenezuelaUnited Kingdom· 2025-12-11
Ricardo Hausmann is the director of the Harvard Growth Lab and is invited to the forum.
Unos 2,500 líderes participarán en el Foro Económico Internacional CAF 2026
Panama· 2025-11-01
Ricardo Hausmann commented on the economic situation of Argentina and the elections' impact.
un rescate para los bonos, plata de los bancos, reforzar las reservas y acuerdo con gobernadores
Argentina· 2025-10-19
Ricardo Hausmann co-developed the concept of 'Fear of Floating' with Barry Eichengreen.
El miedo a que el dólar "flote" se apodera del mercado y Milei en un momento claveArgentina· 2025-10-01
Ricardo Hausmann highlighted the destruction of Pdvsa as a significant corporate suicide induced by politics.
La narcodictadura comunista-chavista al desnudo
Venezuela· 2025-08-31
Ricardo Hausmann, a Venezuelan economist and professor at Harvard, arrived in Ecuador to share his views on the country's internal and external challenges.
‘Ecuador tiene una regulación bancaria muy inspirada en el socialismo del siglo XXI, ese es un error’: Ricardo Hausmann, economista de Harvard | Economía | Noticias
Ecuador· 2025-06-23Ricardo Hausmann is a scholar at the Harvard Kennedy School.
Mark Carney is part of Harvard’s history of Canadian hockey players. Trump’s foreign-student ban could imperil that tradition
Canada· 2025-06-12
Ricardo Hausmann criticized Trump's threats to rescind contracts with Elon Musk, suggesting it undermines the rights of citizens.
Así pueden Elon Musk y Donald Trump hacerse daño el uno al otro tras su ruptura | Internacional
Spain· 2025-06-07
Ricardo Hausmann is recognized as a leading academic whose research is worthy of analysis.
Marcelo Claure: Los influencers versus "los nadies, los dueños de nada"
Bolivia· 2025-06-06
Ricardo Hausmann is a former Venezuelan minister and professor at Harvard Kennedy School, discussing the challenges of building stable states.
Caminando sonámbulos hacia una nueva era imperialVenezuela· 2025-05-16
Ricardo Hausmann is a former minister of planning of Venezuela and a professor at Harvard Kennedy School.
La guerra de Trump contra la materia oscura que da poder a Estados UnidosVenezuela· 2025-04-19
Ricardo Hausmann is a noted economist who draws parallels between current U.S. politics and his experiences in Venezuela.
Harvard economist sees parallels between Trump, Zedong and CastroCanada· 2025-04-19
Ricardo Hausmann commented that Trump has revealed himself as a protectionist and an interventionist.
Trump repete o plano populista que fracassou com Perón e outros caudilhos latino-americanos
Liechtenstein· 2025-04-16
The Harvard economist Ricardo Hausmann has noted that Mr Trump’s miscalculation is focusing on goods trade.
The Guardian view on Donald Trump’s industrial policy: inward turn by ultimatum | EditorialUnited Kingdom· 2025-04-16
Ricardo Hausmann commented that Trump turned out to be a protectionist similar to Kirchner.
Trump repite los errores de América Latina
Dominican Republic· 2025-04-15
Economists Federico Sturzenegger and Ricardo Hausmann provided a novel explanation for the persistent external imbalance of the United States.
La crisis global abre una enorme oportunidad para ArgentinaArgentina· 2025-04-09Harvard Professor Ricardo Hausmann criticized Rubio's announcement regarding non-US citizens.
As Trump officials near deadline to return man deported to El Salvador, a group is demanding answers on student deportations
United States· 2025-04-07
Ricardo Hausmann, a Harvard University professor of economic development, expressed his discontent with the U.S. decision to revoke visas.
Trump administration bars all South Sudanese citizens from entering or staying in U.S.Canada· 2025-04-07
Ricardo Hausmann called the White House's actions a 'cockamamie calculation.'
Countries worldwide faced with responding to tariffs that defy logic for economists and foreign leaders alikeCanada· 2025-04-04
Ricardo Hausmann has demonstrated that the supposed trade deficit is based on a serious miscalculation.
El Día de la SoberbiaVenezuela· 2025-04-04
Ricardo Hausmann's work has significantly influenced our understanding of economic development in emerging countries.
«Ανεκτίμητη εμπειρία» – Η ανάρτηση Τσίπρα για την επίσκεψη στο Harvard
Greece· 2025-03-31
Ricardo Hausmann is a former Venezuelan minister and a professor at Harvard Kennedy School.
El punto ciego comercial de 16 billones de dólares de TrumpVenezuela· 2025-03-27
Ricardo Hausmann leads the Growth Lab at Harvard University, which is involved in designing an economic plan for Bolivia.
Claure intentó comunicarse al menos siete veces con Luis Arce, pero no obtuvo respuestaBolivia· 2025-03-14