Ricardo Hausmann

Ricardo Hausmann

Keynote Speaker: Founder & Director of Harvard's Growth Lab; Rafik Hariri Professor of the Practice of International Political Economy at Harvard Kennedy School

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Ricardo Hausmann Biography

Ricardo Hausmann is the founder and Director of Harvard’s Growth Lab and the Rafik Hariri Professor of the Practice of International Political Economy at Harvard Kennedy School. Under his leadership, the Growth Lab has grown into one of the most well-regarded and influential hubs for research on economic growth and development around the world.

His scholarly contributions have had a significant impact on the study and practice of development. These include the development of the Growth Diagnostics and Economic Complexity methodologies, as well as several widely used economic concepts, such as Dark Matter, Original Sin, and Self-discovery. His work has been published in some of the top journals in the world, including Science, Journal of Development Economics, Journal of International Economics, Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Journal of International Money and Finance, Economic Policy, and the Journal of Economic Growth, among many others. These publications have been cited more than 56,000 times, and their main findings have been highlighted in mass media outlets such as The New York Times, The Financial Times, The Economist, The Wall Street Journal, and The Washington Post.

Since launching the Growth Lab in 2006, Hausmann has served as principal investigator for more than 50 research initiatives in nearly 30 countries, including the US, informing development policy, growth strategies, and diversification agendas at the national, regional, and city levels.

Before joining Harvard University, he served as the first Chief Economist of the Inter-American Development Bank (1994-2000), where he created the Research Department. He has served as Minister of Planning of Venezuela (1992-1993) and as a member of the Board of the Central Bank of Venezuela. He also served as Chair of the IMF-World Bank Development Committee. He was Professor of Economics at the Instituto de Estudios Superiores de Administracion (IESA) (1985-1991) in Caracas, where he founded the Center for Public Policy. He holds a PhD in economics from Cornell University.

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Ricardo Hausmann Videos

CDE Conversations with Professor Ricardo Hausmann
Emerging Markets Theme Research Seminar with Prof. Ricardo Hausmann

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Ricardo Hausmann is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including World Affairs, Economy and Geopolitics. The estimated speaking fee range to book Ricardo Hausmann for live events is $30,000 - $50,000. Please contact us for virtual event fees. Ricardo Hausmann generally travels from Cambridge, MA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Todd Buchholz, Peter Zeihan and Francis Fukuyama. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Ricardo Hausmann for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 28/01/2026.

Ricardo Hausmann Videos

CDE Conversations with Professor Ricardo Hausmann
Emerging Markets Theme Research Seminar with Prof. Ricardo Hausmann
  • How do I book Ricardo Hausmann to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Ricardo Hausmann for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Ricardo Hausmann, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Ricardo Hausmann or any other speaker of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book Ricardo Hausmann for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for Ricardo Hausmann, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fee for a live event is $30,000 - $50,000. For the most current speaking fee to hire Ricardo Hausmann, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Ricardo Hausmann speak about?

    Ricardo Hausmann is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as World Affairs, Economy, Geopolitics and Professors.
  • Where does Ricardo Hausmann travel from?

    Ricardo Hausmann generally travels from Cambridge, MA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Ricardo Hausmann?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Ricardo Hausmann for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Ricardo Hausmann for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Ricardo Hausmann or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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