Gita Gopinath is an Indian-American economist who currently serves as the Chief Economist of the International Monetary Fund (IMF). She assumed the position in January 2019, becoming the first woman to hold this role.
Born on December 8, 1971, in Kolkata, India, Gita Gopinath completed her undergraduate studies at Lady Shri Ram College for Women in Delhi, India. She then pursued a master’s degree in economics from the Delhi School of Economics. She later earned a Ph.D. in economics from Princeton University in the United States.
Gopinath’s areas of expertise include international finance and macroeconomics. She has conducted extensive research on topics such as exchange rates, international trade, investment, and financial crises. Her research has been published in various academic journals, and she has received several awards and honors for her contributions to the field of economics.
Prior to joining the IMF, Gita Gopinath was a professor of economics at Harvard University, where she taught international macroeconomics at the Harvard Kennedy School. She has also served as a visiting scholar and consultant to various international organizations and central banks.
As the Chief Economist of the IMF, Gopinath plays a key role in analyzing global economic developments, providing policy advice, and shaping the organization’s research agenda. Her insights and expertise contribute to the IMF’s efforts in promoting international monetary cooperation, financial stability, and sustainable economic growth worldwide.