When I was doing my bachelors from Delhi University, India experienced its first major external financing and currency crisis in 1990-91. This inspired me to pursue graduate work in economics and was the foundation for my interest in international finance. — Gita Gopinath Copy Share Image
Portfolio investment, often called 'hot money' because of its volatile nature, can increase the economy's vulnerability to the vagaries of international finance. Foreign direct investment, on the other hand, is far more stable and driven by domestic fundamentals. — Gita Gopinath Copy Share Image
Unfortunately, governments do not have a philanthropic approach towards future governments. — Gita Gopinath Copy Share Image
Having a proper understanding of countries' external positions - current accounts, stock positions, and currencies - is critical to highlight policymakers' shared responsibility to… — Gita Gopinath Copy Share Image
Being born into a Malayali family that followed a matriarchal system, I always felt loved and had a high sense of self-worth. — Gita Gopinath Copy Share Image
Skilling is one area where some researchers are looking at outcomes and finding that while there are lots of people who are joining and… — Gita Gopinath Copy Share Image
Fiscal policy is a very important part of the tool kit for policy makers. — Gita Gopinath Copy Share Image
If you waive loans, it will encourage everyone to opt for more as they think they can get away with it in future. — Gita Gopinath Copy Share Image
Fiscal policy will need to manage trade-offs between supporting demand, protecting social spending, and ensuring that public debt remains on a sustainable path, with… — Gita Gopinath Copy Share Image
In reality, while currency movements can have a significant impact on inflation in other countries, dollar movements have rarely had a meaningful or durable… — Gita Gopinath Copy Share Image
One of the strengths of the U.S. economy is its ability to most efficiently employ resources both domestically and from around the world and… — Gita Gopinath Copy Share Image
To help resolve conflicts, the rules-based multilateral trading system should be strengthened and modernized to encompass areas such as digital services, subsidies, and technology… — Gita Gopinath Copy Share Image
Rather than waiting for a crisis to erupt before intervening, the IMF should provide 'forward guidance' on how it will tackle potential disruptions in… — Gita Gopinath Copy Share Image
