July 21, 2025
Chicago, USA
Growth Academy 2025

The Institute for Economic Development, the University of Chicago, and the World Bank hosted the Growth Academy 2025 in Chicago, USA. This five-day intensive workshop focused on the middle-income trap and the concepts of creative destruction for middle-income economies.
Participants gathered to broaden their understanding of economic policy, expand their professional network, and drive impact within their organization. Stay tuned for future opportunities to join the Growth Academy or its regional chapters!
The Growth Academy is an ever expanding program dedicated to fostering economic insight and innovation through dynamic learning experiences. Bringing together top scholars, industry leaders, and ambitious professionals, our one-week intensive summer program provides an immersive opportunity to deepen expertise, engage with cutting-edge research, and collaborate on transformative solutions for sustainable growth. Read more about the Growth Academy.
The workshop will feature international researchers, policymakers, and industry leaders on the topic of inclusive and sustainable economic growth.
Philippe Aghion Ufuk Akcigit HE Bandar Ibrahim Alkhorayef Susan Athey Indermit Gill Penny Goldberg Lars Hansen Chaing-Tai Hsieh Michael Kremer | James Heckman Somik Lall Josh Lerner Joel Mokyr Brent Neiman Fabrizio Zilibotti Michael Greenstone James Evans |