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Former IMF chief economist Gita Gopinath’s warning for rich world economies | Money Talks podcast
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How resilient is the global economy? Mike Bird, co-host of the Money Talks podcast, speaks with Gita Gopinath, Harvard professor and former IMF chief economist, about her experience steering the financial body through crises and the fiscal risks countries currently face.
00:09 – What was it like working at the IMF during a time of global crises?
01:35 – Can emerging markets stay resilient as U.S. influence fades?
04:37 – How worried should we be about hidden risks in global finance and soaring deficits?
07:22 – How can rich countries fix their fiscal imbalances?
Listen to the full episode: https://econ.st/4hzMWxL
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