The Institute for International Economic Policy (IIEP), located within the Elliott School of International Affairs at GW, serves as a catalyst for high quality, multi-disciplinary, and non-partisan research on policy issues surrounding economic globalization. The Institute research program helps develop effective policy options and academic analysis in a time of growing controversies about international economic integration in many countries around the world. The institute's work also encompasses policy responses for those who face continued poverty and financial crises despite worldwide economic growth. Affiliated faculty have appointments in the departments of economics, history, political science, geography, as well as the international affairs, law, public health, public policy, and business schools. The Institute takes full advantage of GW's unique location near the world epicenter of international economic policy. In particular, the World Bank, International Monetary Fund, the International Finance Corporation, the Inter-American Development Bank, the Departments of State, Treasury, and Commerce, the U.S. Trade Representative, the Federal Reserve Board, and the White House all lie within a ten-block radius of IIEP. IIEP regularly organizes public events, symposia, and seminar series that explore academic and policy debates. These events help bring together researchers and policy-makers to see how cutting edge research can help inform international economic policy making. IIEP also serves as the institutional home of the Elliott School's Master’s in International Economic Policy (MIEP) program and International Development Studies (IDS) program. Affiliated faculty members are also actively involved in the Ph.D. programs in disciplinary departments as well as professional programs in other GW schools. IIEP works in close collaboration with other George Washington University research centers and academic departments. Follow us on Twitter & Facebook: @IIEPGW