Gita Gopinath

Unfortunately, governments do not have a philanthropic approach towards future governments.

— Gita Gopinath

Having a proper understanding of countries' external positions - current accounts, stock positions, and currencies - is critical to highlight policymakers' shared…

— Gita Gopinath

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

Skilling is one area where some researchers are looking at outcomes and finding that while there are lots of people who are…

— Gita Gopinath

Fiscal policy is a very important part of the tool kit for policy makers.

— Gita Gopinath

If you waive loans, it will encourage everyone to opt for more as they think they can get away with it in…

— Gita Gopinath

There are limits to how much countries can spend.

— Gita Gopinath

Fiscal policy will need to manage trade-offs between supporting demand, protecting social spending, and ensuring that public debt remains on a sustainable…

— Gita Gopinath

In reality, while currency movements can have a significant impact on inflation in other countries, dollar movements have rarely had a meaningful…

— Gita Gopinath

One of the strengths of the U.S. economy is its ability to most efficiently employ resources both domestically and from around the…

— Gita Gopinath

To help resolve conflicts, the rules-based multilateral trading system should be strengthened and modernized to encompass areas such as digital services, subsidies,…

— Gita Gopinath

Rather than waiting for a crisis to erupt before intervening, the IMF should provide 'forward guidance' on how it will tackle potential…

— Gita Gopinath

With all the globalisation that has taken place, countries are a lot more interdependent and therefore 'coupled.'

— Gita Gopinath

The idea that RBI will be able to make a big transfer to the government was misplaced. It was a very good…

— Gita Gopinath

I think about issues. I use my economic training to devise solutions.

— Gita Gopinath

If a debt crisis results from government profligacy and mismanagement, rather than from a market failure, it is true that the central…

— Gita Gopinath

The biggest losers from international trade are always those whose skills have a cheaper competitor in a different market.

— Gita Gopinath

Monetary policy should remain data dependent, be well communicated, and ensure that inflation expectations remain anchored.

— Gita Gopinath

Being born a girl in India, it matters a lot what family you are born into.

— Gita Gopinath

The term neo-liberal does not have a good definition. It's mostly used when you are angry with somebody or dislike someone, you…

— Gita Gopinath

I am purely a technocrat and I reject all ideological labels.

— Gita Gopinath

When I was doing my bachelors from Delhi University, India experienced its first major external financing and currency crisis in 1990-91. This…

— Gita Gopinath

Recapitalization has helped in many parts of the world.

— Gita Gopinath

I am a trained economist.

— Gita Gopinath

Fiscal policy should balance growth, equity, and sustainability concerns, including protecting society's most vulnerable.

— Gita Gopinath