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Listen to the World's top economists discuss their research and deconstruct global economic trends.

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Technology is often what drives big changes, but innovations like cryptocurrencies and blockchain are transforming the world of money at breakneck speed. While the volatility of digital currencies like Bitcoin has kept it out of traditional banking s... more

While artificial intelligence continues to outperform our human abilities in many areas, Pablo Peña believes critical thinking and curiosity are what will keep us in the driver's seat. AI can only draw on human-produced knowledge, Peña says, "The ver... more

Maintaining good relations promotes trade, but can trade repair bad relations? Marc Palen examines how Britain's repeal of the Corn Laws in the mid-1800s sparked its interest in free trade and the idea of economic interdependence for a peaceful and p... more

Sub-Saharan Africa is holding its own despite a deteriorating global trade and aid landscape. The latest outlook projects growth to remain steady at 4.1 percent this year with a modest pickup in 2026. While the region has once again proven its resili... more

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Recent Guests

Dante Disparte
Chief Strategy Officer and Head of Global Policy at Circle
Circle
Episode: Dante Disparte on Stablecoins and the Future of Finance
Chady El Khoury
Assistant General Counsel and Division Chief of the Financial Integrity Group at the IMF
International Monetary Fund
Episode: Chady El Khoury on the Virtual Reality of Financial Crime
Gita Gopinath
Former IMF Chief Economist and Deputy Managing Director, now the Gregory and Anya Coffey Professor of Economics at Harvard
Harvard University
Episode: Grit and Luck: Gita Gopinath Reflects on her Career and Roles at the Fund
Carl Benedikt Frey
Dieter Schwartz Associate Professor of AI and Work at Oxford University
Oxford University
Episode: Carl Benedikt Frey on AI and Growth
Stefanie Stantcheva
Professor of Economics at Harvard and recipient of the Clark Medal
Harvard University
Episode: Women in Economics: Stefanie Stantcheva on Thoughts that Matter
Xavier Jaravel
Professor of economics at the London School of Economics
London School of Economics
Episode: Xavier Jaravel on Democratizing Innovation to Spur Growth
Karthik Sastry
Assistant Professor of Economics and Public Affairs at Princeton University
Princeton University
Episode: Karthik Sastry on Animal Spirits and the Economy
Rumana Huque
Health economist and professor at the University of Dhaka
University of Dhaka
Episode: Driving Change: Rumana Huque on the Real Costs of Bangladesh's Tobacco Dependency
Elizabeth Johnson
Director of Brazil Research for TS Lombard
TS Lombard
Episode: Elizabeth Johnson on Fixing Sao Paolo's Housing Deficit

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Bruce Edwards
Co-Host and leading economist associated with the IMF Podcasts, bringing expertise in economic trends and policies.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 168 ratings
  • Excellent discussion

    An excellent discussion of aging on the global economic growth outlook

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Fabulous-user1
    Australia2 months ago
  • Interesting research on real problems

    So much important research tackling real-world problems.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    somethjng else
    United States2 years ago
  • Good

    Podcast Addict
    5
    DaniDani
    3 years ago
  • Good

    Podcast Addict
    5
    Dani
    3 years ago
  • Please get rid of the background music

    I really appreciate the IMF‘s podcast but I find the background music deeply disturbing. It distracts from the content and is just unnecessary. Please get rid of it, especially the bits that overlay the conversation. Thank you!

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Beirutalumni
    Germany4 years ago

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Some feedback indicates that the podcast serves as an informative resource for those looking to understand global economic dynamics better.
Listeners praise the insightful analysis of economic issues presented by leading experts.

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Pablo Peña on why AI is No Match for Human Capital
Q: Do economists have human capital that AI will never be able to replace?
Yes, the ongoing need for humans to ask questions and produce knowledge means that there will always be work for human economists even in the face of technological advancement.
Pablo Peña on why AI is No Match for Human Capital
Q: In your article, you talk about the information paradox. Can you explain what that is?
The information paradox highlights the balance between information being embedded in market prices and the lack of incentives to gather that information since it's believed to be already present.
Pablo Peña on why AI is No Match for Human Capital
Q: Can we expect that of AI?
AI is not expected to solve all our problems as it is a sophisticated remix of existing knowledge.
Dante Disparte on Stablecoins and the Future of Finance
Q: What does the Internet Financial System mean for financial stability?
It offers an opportunity to extend access to financial services broadly while ensuring regulatory compliance and integrity.
Dante Disparte on Stablecoins and the Future of Finance
Q: How do you overcome the issues in cross-border currency transactions on the stablecoin platform?
Stablecoins allow instant settlement and reduce costs by eliminating intermediaries during transactions.

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Featuring discussions among top economists, the content primarily focuses on global economic trends, historical contexts of economic policies, and the intricate relationships between nations driven by trade and financial systems. Recent episodes highlight key themes such as the implications of financial innovations, the challenges of managing economic growth in aging populations, and the evolving dynamics of trade in a complex geopolitical landscape. Contributors also share personal insights, offering a unique blend of professional and academic perspectives, enhancing the understanding of pressing economic issues today. This engaging format is well-suited for those interested in economics, finance, and global affairs.

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