Ravi Kanbur: Political Dimensions of Data and Statistics
Ravi Kanbur says statistics are fundamentally political in nature and in import. Kanbur is Professor of Economics at Cornell University and gave the keynote speech at the Fourth IMF Statistical forum...
9 Dec 201613min
Harold James on Globalization: New Concept Old Reality
Globalization is a recent term, but the internationalization of markets, people, ideas, and cultures is nothing new. In this podcast, IMF historian Harold James, talks about how the past might help gu...
30 Nov 201612min
Esther Duflo: Poverty Not Only Lack of Money
Esther Duflo, Professor of Development Economics at MIT, co-founded The Poverty Lab to find innovative approaches to poverty alleviation. In this podcast, Duflo says all economic and social dimensions...
17 Nov 201612min
The Economics of Natural Disasters in Sub-Saharan Africa
The IMF's latest Regional Economic Outlook for Sub-Saharan Africa dedicates an entire chapter on what a drought, an earthquake or a pandemic can do to a country's economy. In this podcast, lead autho...
16 Nov 201612min
Nyaradzayi Gumbonzvanda: Make Economies Work for Women
While the benefits of expanding women's participation in the economy are clear, women around the globe continue to face barriers. In this podcast, Action Aid's Nyaradzayi Gumbonzvanda says women bear ...
7 Nov 201613min
One-on-One with Christine Lagarde, Featuring Michael Lewis
In this podcast, IMF Managing Director, Christine Lagarde, and best-selling author Michael Lewis (The Big Short), reflect on lessons learned from the financial crisis and other issues facing the world...
2 Nov 201613min
Ray Kurzweil: Intelligent Machines Are Your Friend
In this podcast, inventor and futurist Ray Kurzweil talks about how artificial intelligence is helping overcome human limitations and creating better-paying jobs. Kurzweil participated in a panel disc...
27 Okt 201611min
Abebe Aemro Selassie: Sub-Saharan Africa Growth Lowest in 20 Years
The IMF's latest regional economic outlook for Sub-Saharan Africa shows growth at its lowest level in more than 20 years. But in this podcast, the African Department's new Director, Abebe Aemro Selass...
25 Okt 201612min
