Debt Sustainability Analysis
Learn about debt sustainability assessment tools and sovereign debt management in this comprehensive IMF course.
Learn about debt sustainability assessment tools and sovereign debt management in this comprehensive IMF course.
This comprehensive course offers an in-depth exploration of debt sustainability analysis (DSA) and medium-term debt management strategies as adopted by the IMF and World Bank. Participants will gain a thorough understanding of debt sustainability principles, explore updated DSA frameworks for both advanced and emerging markets, and learn about debt management under uncertainty. The course combines theoretical foundations with practical exercises, focusing on real country data and current economic policy challenges. Students will learn to assess public and external debt sustainability, understand the factors that influence debt sustainability, and develop effective debt management strategies. This IMF-offered course, supported by the Debt Management Facility (DMF), provides essential knowledge for professionals and interested individuals in economic policy and debt management.
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What you'll learn
Understand key macroeconomic variables impacting country debt sustainability
Master debt sustainability definitions and assessment frameworks
Develop comprehensive debt management strategies
Analyze debt sustainability under uncertainty scenarios
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Module Description
The course provides a comprehensive overview of debt sustainability analysis and debt management frameworks. It covers key concepts including macroeconomic variables affecting debt, sustainability definitions, and strategy development. Students learn to assess both public and external debt sustainability, analyze debt under uncertainty, and develop medium-term debt management strategies. The course combines theoretical knowledge with practical applications using real country data and Excel-based exercises.
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Distinguished Economist and Fiscal Policy Expert
Irina Yakadina has established herself as a Senior Economist at the International Monetary Fund, where she has served since 2002 across multiple departments including African, European, and Fiscal Affairs Departments. Her academic foundation includes a Ph.D. in Economics from the University Pompeu Fabra in Barcelona, with a specialized focus on optimal fiscal policy. Throughout her IMF career, she has made significant contributions to program and surveillance countries, specializing in fiscal analysis, macroeconomic forecasting, and modeling. Her expertise is particularly evident in her work on debt sustainability, leading the development of Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) on debt sustainability analysis and management (DSAx and DSLx) in both English and French. Her research portfolio primarily focuses on optimal monetary and fiscal policy, with notable publications examining politically optimal fiscal policy and monetary rules under fiscal dominance. As a Russian national, she brings a global perspective to her role, contributing to various IMF initiatives including regional studies in the Asia and Pacific Department and the development of capacity-building programs through the IMF Institute for Capacity Development.
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Leading Expert in Macroeconomics and International Monetary Policy
Adina Popescu is a Senior Economist in the Strategy, Policy and Review Department at the International Monetary Fund, where she has held various positions including roles in the Institute for Capacity Development and the European Department. With a PhD in Economics from the London Business School focusing on public expenditure optimization, her research concentrates on applied and quantitative macroeconomics, as well as Bayesian and frequentist econometrics. Before joining the IMF, she worked at the European Central Bank in monetary policy implementation, strategy, and research. Her academic work has been widely recognized, contributing to significant publications on macroeconomic topics, including analysis of fiscal rules and sovereign spreads. Originally from Romania, Popescu combines her experience in economic program supervision with a strong foundation in quantitative research, making her an authoritative voice in international economic policy. Her work at the IMF includes developing training courses and providing policy guidance on macroeconomic issues, while her research continues to influence understanding of monetary and fiscal policy interactions.
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