The Economics of Talent

DATE: March 1, 2024 to December 31, 2025

The National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER) is hosting two conferences in 2024 and 2025 focused on the economics of talent, with the goal of fostering innovation and economic growth. These conferences bring together leading researchers from various subfields of economics, including development economics, education, growth, and innovation, to create a collaborative network dedicated to talent identification and development. While research in these areas is expanding, there has previously been no unified forum for exchange and collaboration. Held in locations such as Cambridge, MA, New York City, or Washington, DC, the conferences aim to catalyze new research initiatives and collaborations. By providing a platform for these discussions, NBER is strengthening the economics of talent field and facilitating further study and innovation.

Investigators

Glenn Ellison, Co-Principal Investigator
Ruchir Agarwal, Co-Principal Investigator
Patrick Gaulé, Co-Principal Investigator

Supported by Carina Initiatives, Inc.

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Programs

Productivity, Innovation, and Entrepreneurship

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