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Grit and Luck: Gita Gopinath Reflects on her Career and Roles at the Fund

GITA GOPINATH September 10, 2025

As the IMF Chief Economist and subsequently the institution’s First Deputy Managing Director, Gita Gopinath navigated unprecedented global crises, including the pandemic and the ensuing great lockdown, wars in Ukraine and the Middle East, inflation, and geopolitical fragmentation. In this podcast, Gita Gopinath reflects on her experiences at the Fund and what she’s taking back with her to Harvard University.

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