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Publishes	Weekly	Episodes	702	Founded	11 years ago
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Latest Episodes

Dani Rodrik on Rethinking Development

Manufacturing and industrialization have long been the development strategy for many countries in Asia. But while the approach has spurred growth and lifted millions out of poverty, most jobs remain in the untraded services sector. In this podcast, D... more

10 Sep 2026 • 24 min

Ha-Joon Chang on Infant Industry Protection

Today's South Korean economy is a far cry from what Ha-Joon Chang was born into. But growing up, he witnessed the remarkable transformation of a largely agrarian society into an industrial powerhouse, albeit under a military dictatorship. In this pod... more

1 Sep 2026 • 38 min • Most popular

Krishna Srinivasan on Asia's Next Chapter

Asia has been the poster child for moving farm workers into urban manufacturing jobs to increase productivity, but is that model still the growth path? In this podcast, IMF Asia and Pacific Department head Krishna Srinivasan discusses his Finance & D... more

1 Sep 2026 • 17 min • Popular

Pierre-Olivier Gourinchas on the Story Behind the Number

Inflation pressures were already brewing when Pierre-Olivier Gourinchas stepped in as IMF Chief Economist in January 2022, but rising geopolitical tensions soon added fuel to the fire, and inflation remained a challenge throughout his tenure. In this... more

29 Jun 2026 • 31 min

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Recent Guests

Pierre-Olivier Gourinchas

Outgoing IMF Chief Economist

IMF

Episode: Pierre-Olivier Gourinchas on the Story Behind the Number

Jeff Frieden

Professor of International and Public Affairs and Political Science, Columbia University

Columbia University

Episode: Jeffry Frieden: The Cost of Geoeconomic Coercion

Michele Ruta

IMF, Division Chief in Strategy, Policy and Review Department

Episode: Trade among Geopolitical Rivals: Michele Ruta

Nicholas Mulder

Professor of History at Cornell University, expert on geo-economics

Cornell University

Episode: Nationalizations Get Another Look: Nicholas Mulder

Gracelin Baskaran

Director, Critical Minerals Security Program, Center for Strategic and International Studies

CSIS

Episode: Gracelin Baskaran on the Race for Minerals

Josh Lipsky

Founding director of the GeoEconomics Center at the Atlantic Council

Atlantic Council

Episode: Geoeconomics Revisited: Josh Lipsky and Matteo Maggiori

Matteo Maggiori

Professor of Finance at Stanford University, co-director of the Global Capital Allocation Project

Stanford University

Episode: Geoeconomics Revisited: Josh Lipsky and Matteo Maggiori

Barry Eichengreen

Professor of Economics and Political Science, University of California, Berkeley

UC Berkeley, IMF (guest)

Episode: Barry Eichengreen and Chima Simpson-Bell on Currencies that Shine

Chima Simpson-Bell

Economist in IMF Africa Department

IMF

Episode: Barry Eichengreen and Chima Simpson-Bell on Currencies that Shine

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Bruce Edwards

Host of IMF Podcasts; multiple episodes as primary host with focus on IMF research and policy.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 177 ratings

Excellent discussion
An excellent discussion of aging on the global economic growth outlook
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Fabulous-user1
Australiaa year ago
Interesting research on real problems
So much important research tackling real-world problems.
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somethjng else
United States3 years ago
Good
Podcast Addict
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DaniDani
4 years ago
Good
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Dani
4 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!
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Germany5 years ago

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Balanced, expert-level discussions on global economics and policy.

High-quality guests who offer deep, research-based insights.

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Apple Podcasts	#239	Italy/Business
Apple Podcasts	#67	United Arab Emirates/Business
Apple Podcasts	#123	Philippines/Business
Apple Podcasts	#157	India/Business
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Pierre-Olivier Gourinchas on the Story Behind the Number

Q: What is your view on the current geopolitical landscape and its implications for the IMF's guidance to member countries?

Geopolitical tensions have become a defining feature, reinforcing the need for growth strategies and policy cooperation within a multipolar but still integrated global system; the IMF emphasizes multilateralism, rules-based cooperation, and avoiding financial fragmentation to preserve the dollar's role and global economic stability.

Pierre-Olivier Gourinchas on the Story Behind the Number

Q: Do you think there are still risks bubbling beneath the surface that could re-emerge in the tariff space or elsewhere?

Yes, a potential re-escalation of tariffs remains a risk if investigations under Section 301 get used more aggressively, but the Supreme Court ruling and current dynamics make a broad, dramatic escalation unlikely; any future activity is more likely to be targeted and less widespread, while the revenue implications for measures like tariffs persist.

Pierre-Olivier Gourinchas on the Story Behind the Number

Q: So Tariffs and trade shocks have been a major focus; how do you assess whether we overreacted or underreacted to the tariff environment in 2025?

The assessment was that we faced a milder downgrade overall, and while the shock was negative, the actual tariff rates ended up lower than feared due to deals, exemptions, and a fast adaptation by private sectors and supply chains. This resilience, plus tailwinds like favorable financial conditions and AI investment, shifted the actual impact away from the initial worst-case scenario.

Geoeconomics Revisited: Josh Lipsky and Matteo Maggiori

Q: What is economic statecraft, and how does GeoEconomics encompass both coercive and positive tools?

Economic statecraft is the toolkit of GeoEconomics, including sanctions, export controls, tariffs, and, importantly, positive tools like development lending and balance of payments support provided by the IMF/World Bank, which help stabilize economies and foster growth rather than merely coercing behavior.

Nationalizations Get Another Look: Nicholas Mulder

Q: What should investors watch for as national security concerns shape ownership in the coming years?

Investors should monitor regulatory changes, diversification across multiple markets, and potential joint ventures that align with host-country security policies, ensuring they plan for shifts in governance and avoid overexposure to a single market.

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A concise, expert-focused deep dive into global economics, policy, and geopolitics anchored by IMF researchers and high-profile economists. Episodes balance rigorous analysis of macro trends—tariffs, inflation, debt, reserve currencies, and the role of AI in productivity—with discussions of policy design, governance, and strategic challenges like geopolitics, energy security, and financial stability. The show frequently features senior IMF officials and leading academics, delivering practical insights for policymakers, finance professionals, and researchers who want to understand how research translates into real-world guidance. A few standout traits include a consistent emphasis on international cooperation, nuanced takes on currency and d... more

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