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

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Recent Guests

Gracelin Baskaran
Director, Critical Minerals Security Program, Center for Strategic and International Studies
CSIS
Episode: Gracelin Baskaran on the Race for Minerals
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
Eswar Prasad
Professor of Economics, Cornell University; Senior Fellow, Brookings Institution; Author
Cornell University; Brookings Institution
Episode: Eswar Prasad on Escaping the Doom Loop
Christoph Rosenberg
Economist and former Deputy Director in the IMF Communications Department
IMF
Episode: Taxing Bad Habits: Christoph Rosenberg
Amadou Sy
Assistant Director in the IMF's African Department, co-author of The New Face of African Debt
IMF
Episode: Amadou Sy on Why Africa is Keeping its Debt Closer to Home
Era Dabla-Norris
Deputy of the IMF's Fiscal Affairs Department
International Monetary Fund
Episode: The Debt Reckoning: Rodrigo Valdés and Era Dabla-Norris
Rodrigo Valdés
Director of the IMF's Fiscal Affairs Department
International Monetary Fund
Episode: The Debt Reckoning: Rodrigo Valdés and Era Dabla-Norris
Dante Disparte
Chief Strategy Officer and Head of Global Policy at Circle
Circle
Episode: Dante Disparte on Stablecoins and the Future of Finance

Hosts

Bruce Edwards
Host of IMF Podcasts, with longstanding involvement in IMFPod discussions and macroeconomics.
Rhoda Metcalfe
Journalist and co-host with focus on IMF-related economics and policy discussions.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 174 ratings
  • Excellent discussion

    An excellent discussion of aging on the global economic growth outlook

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Fabulous-user1
    Australia8 months ago
  • Interesting research on real problems

    So much important research tackling real-world problems.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    somethjng else
    United States3 years ago
  • Good

    Podcast Addict
    5
    DaniDani
    4 years ago
  • Good

    Podcast Addict
    5
    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!

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Beirutalumni
    Germany5 years ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Overall positive reception with praise for clarity and depth, though a few criticisms about pacing or production.
High-quality guests from IMF and major economic institutions frequently provide actionable macro insights.
Some critics feel content can be IMF-centric and wish for broader international perspectives.
Thoughtful, expert-led discussions on global economics that are accessible for professionals and informed listeners.
Guests are credible, topics timely, and discussions useful for understanding policy implications.
Concise episodes with strong guest insights; great for keeping up with macro trends during commutes.
The show is seen as a valuable window into global economic research and policy debates.
Some listeners want less background music and more data-driven analysis.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

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#154
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#167
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#177
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#190
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#242
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Taxing Bad Habits: Christoph Rosenberg
Q: So how do governments balance the revenue needs with the goal of reducing harm without driving production underground or across borders?
Taxes should be designed to reflect the relative harm of each product, with careful consideration of cross-border effects and the overall mix of policy instruments, including regulations and public health campaigns, rather than relying solely on revenue. This requires long-term planning and international cooperation to minimize arbitrage and illicit trade while preserving an effective tax base.
Enrico Letta: Harnessing Europe's Single Market
Q: Where does education fit into the European single market?
Letta emphasizes the importance of a European Diploma and the need for mutual recognition to facilitate student mobility and integrate higher education in the European market.
Enrico Letta: Harnessing Europe's Single Market
Q: How would you characterize the sort of political process in Europe with its diverse collection of countries with all their different needs and wants?
Letta describes security as a central issue and believes that there is a demand for more integration and security in Europe.
Enrico Letta: Harnessing Europe's Single Market
Q: What does Europe, in your opinion, need to do to make it work better?
Enrico Letta believes Europe needs to complete the single market by overcoming fragmentation in key sectors like energy, connectivity, and finance to improve competitiveness.
Johan Norberg on What Makes and Breaks Golden Eras
Q: What role do you see potentially for multilaterals in sustaining the kind of openness to trade and ideas today?
Multilateral organizations help maintain a rules-based order that facilitates access to knowledge and technology, allowing small countries to prosper.

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Frequently Asked Questions About IMF Podcasts

What is IMF Podcasts about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This program consistently centers on global economics, fiscal policy, debt dynamics, and monetary systems, often featuring senior IMF officials, central bankers, and influential researchers. Episodes explore how institutions adapt to shifting geopolitics, technology, and policy design, with recurring threads on debt sustainability, the dollar's reserve role, taxation and public health, and the rise of digital finance. Noteworthy are guest profiles that span major economic powers, emerging markets, and innovative financial technologies, yielding practical insights for policymakers, businesses, and investors seeking to understand macro trends and policy implications. Listeners may appreciate its concise, expert-driven discussions and the way ... more

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2. Barry Eichengreen
3. Chima Simpson-Bell
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5. Christoph Rosenberg
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