Hausmann, RicardoVenturi Grosso, LucilaBrenot, ClementAbad, AnaLamby, LucasArcay Finlay, GuillermoGarcia, FernandoFreeman, TimothyShah, Taimur2026-06-012026-04-23Hausmann, R., L. Venturi, C. Brenot, A. Abad, G. Arcay, T. Freeman, F. Garcia, L. Lamby, and T. Shah. “Bolivia's Economic Pivot: Main Findings and Reform Priorities.” Growth Lab Working Paper Series 2026.260, Harvard University, Cambridge, MA, April 2026.https://dash.harvard.edu/handle/1/42739550This publication synthesizes the main findings and recommendations from a series of reports on Bolivia’s Economic Pivot. We examine the origins of the current crisis and propose a strategy to restore macroeconomic stability while supporting long-term growth. Bolivia’s macroeconomic collapse is the most visible symptom of a much deeper crisis. While the contraction of natural gas production was a key trigger, the country’s crisis stems from a broader institutional breakdown that weakened private investment, export capacity, and productivity growth across the economy. In response, we outline a comprehensive reform plan based on 5 pillars: 1) a growth-enhancing and credible fiscal consolidation; 2) an effective and targeted social compensation network; 3) a restoration of external balance and monetary credibility; 4) renewed investment attractiveness and restored export potential in strategic sectors; and 5) a new institutional foundation for developing new productive capabilities.EnglishWorking Paper