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Why do prosperous economies develop in some countries and not in others? The Long-Run Prosperity Working Group applies approaches from a range of disciplines to understand the mechanics of long-run growth. It disseminates the results to the research community, policy makers, and the broader public.

The Long-Run Prosperity Working Group is an initiative of the Hoover Program on the Foundations of Economic Prosperity.

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Scholars and former officials from the US and Mexico are seen in Hoover’s Blount Hall on April 20, 2026. (Patrick Beaudouin)

Hoover Hosts Mexican Scholars to Reinvigorate Continental Trade and Security Ties

The US and Mexico can strengthen ties by deepening automotive supply chains and developing shared energy infrastructure, but better dialogue between both governments and coordination in security issues may be necessary to advance with further integration, speakers said at a Hoover Institution conference.

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The U.S.–Mexico Economic And Security Relationship: Implications For North America

The Hoover Institution and ITAM hosts The U.S.–Mexico Economic and Security Relationship: Implications for North America conference on April 20th, 2026. 

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Unearthing The Histories Embedded In US Bonds

Most Americans view bonds as a safe, straightforward investment. While this may be true, bonds are more than a financial instrument; they also constitute a unique body of evidence in the study of economic history.

May 20, 2024 By Thomas J. Sargent

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How Free Trade Flowered In Ancient Greece
June 17, 2025 interview with Josiah Ober

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China’s Long-Evolving Economy
May 28, 2025 interview with Matthew Lowenstein

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