Maurice Obstfeld

Maurice Obstfeld

• Former Chief Economist of the IMF, Global Economic Policy Expert, and UC Berkeley Professor
• Former member of Barack Obama’s Council of Economic Advisors
• Co-author of the leading textbook, International Economics
• His research has influenced policy in developed and emerging markets.

Maurice Obstfeld, the former Chief Economist of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), is a global economic policy expert and UC Berkeley Professor. Considered one of the world’s most influential voices in international economics, he is known for his deep insights into global economic policy, macroeconomics, and financial crises.

A distinguished economist and professor at the University of California, Berkeley, Maurice Obstfeld served as the Chief Economist of the International Monetary Fund from 2015 to 2018. While there, he helped shape responses to major global challenges. Amongst these, he includes trade tensions, Brexit, and emerging market vulnerabilities.

Maurice Obstfeld was also a member of President Barack Obama’s Council of Economic Advisors. He contributed to U.S. economic policy at the highest level during a period of post-crisis recovery and reform.

The coauthor of the leading textbook International Economics, Maurice Obstfeld, is a trusted advisor to central banks and finance ministries across the globe. His work focuses on global monetary policy, international capital flows, exchange rate dynamics, and the economics of globalisation. His research has influenced policy in developed and emerging markets.

Maurice Obstfeld – Speaker

A frequent speaker at central bank conferences, G20 meetings, and global economic forums, Maurice Obstfeld is a highly sought-after keynote speaker for financial institutions, economic forums, multilateral organisations, and global business audiences. He lives in the U.S.A. and presents his keynotes in English.

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Speaker Topics

• The Future of the Global Economy
• Monetary Policy in a Changing World
• Financial Crises: Lessons from History
• Global Trade, Inflation, and Capital Flows
• S. Economic Outlook and International Spillovers