IMF Inspired—Conversation with Gillian Tett: Lessons from Anthropology for the Modern Economist
IMF SEMINAR EVENT
DATE: April 10, 2023
DAY: Monday
12:30 PM - 1:00 PM
LOCATION: IMF HQ1 3rd floor Meeting Hall A&B
Overview
Gillian Tett, author and journalist at the Financial Times, discusses how an anthropological lens offers insights into public policy challenges—be it in finance, economics or politics. She talks about the role of empathy, listening and how making the strange familiar leads to better decisions and outcomes. Kristalina Georgieva, Managing Director of the IMF, will give opening remarks and Sabina Bhatia, Deputy Secretary of the IMF, will moderate the conversation.Join the conversation via #IMFinspired
IMF Inspired—Conversation with Gillian Tett: Lessons from Anthropology for the Modern Economist
Panelists
Opening Remarks: Kristalina Georgieva
Panelist: Gillian Tett
Moderator: Sabina Bhatia
Sabina Bhatia is Deputy Secretary of the IMF. Prior to that, she was Assistant Director in the Communications Department. Sabina has a B.A. from Calcutta University and an M.A. in Applied Economics from Johns Hopkins University.