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Gita Gopinath is Deputy Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund.

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  1. The Elusive Benefits of Flexible Exchange Rates
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    The Elusive Benefits of Flexible Exchange Rates

    Dec 4, 2017 Gita Gopinath challenges Milton Friedman's assertion that floating currencies should help ensure full employment.

  2. Trump’s Tax Plan and the Dollar
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    Trump’s Tax Plan and the Dollar

    Jan 3, 2017 Emmanuel Farhi, et al. do not expect corporate-tax cuts paired with tariffs to improve US competitiveness.

  3. Demonetization Dos and Don’ts
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    Demonetization Dos and Don’ts

    Nov 24, 2016 Gita Gopinath praises Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s crackdown on “black money,” but questions his tactics.

  4. India’s Economy after Rajan
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    India’s Economy after Rajan

    Jun 22, 2016 Gita Gopinath laments the government's failure to retain a central-bank governor who inspired global confidence.

  5. India’s Investment Anemia
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    India’s Investment Anemia

    Jan 20, 2016 Gita Gopinath blames the Modi government for failing to launch the major reforms that the economy needs.

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    The Urgency of Sovereign-Debt Restructuring

    José Antonio Ocampo highlights the need for a comprehensive mechanism to deliver relief to low- and middle-income countries.
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    The Gaza War Goes Global

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    The escalating war in the Middle East must be understood in a broader context. The fact that the Iranian regime felt emboldened to risk a direct strike on Israel attests to a changing world order in which Western power is increasingly open to challenge.

     considers the implications of Iran’s unprecedented decision to launch a direct strike on Israeli territory.
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    Gender-Neutral Fintech Isn’t Working for Women

    Emmanuel Nyirinkindi & Jessica Schnabel show that the industry is not fully delivering on its promise to accelerate financial inclusion.
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    The Urgency of Palestinian Statehood

    Gareth Evans explains why formal international recognition is crucial to ending the intolerable status quo.
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    Quality Journalism Is More Important than Ever

    Anya Schiffrin, et al. explain how policymakers can support rigorous, objective reporting, just as they provide other public goods.
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    Is India’s Economy Overhyped?

    Shang-Jin Wei argues that the country’s rapid development, while undeniable, conceals deeper structural problems.
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    Negotiating a Bigger, Better World Bank

    Michael Krake & Wempi Saputra explain how a new framework will nudge countries to invest in projects that deliver global public goods.
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    The Ozone Layer’s Recovery Shows How to Protect the Planet

    Robert Redford & Xiye Bastida highlight the critical role of international cooperation in preserving the planet’s habitability.
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    The Middle East Needs a Ceasefire Now

    Daoud Kuttab explains why the latest escalation could lead to a truce instead of an all-out military showdown.

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