Financial Programming and Policies: Macroeconomic Analysis

Evan Tanner currently serves as a Senior Economist in the Asia Division of the IMF's Institute for Capacity Development, where he has made significant contributions to global economic education and policy development. His impressive career encompasses extensive experience across multiple regions including Latin America, Asia, Africa, the Middle East, and Europe. As a key figure at the IMF, he has designed and delivered highly sought-after training courses for economists worldwide focused on public policy. His academic background includes a Ph.D. in Economics from the University of California, Los Angeles, and he has held teaching positions at prestigious institutions including the University of Miami, Thunderbird School of Global Management, and UCLA. Before joining the IMF, where he developed economic forecasting tools and policy evaluation frameworks in the Research Department, Tanner established himself as a prolific scholar with numerous publications in leading economic journals. His research has significantly contributed to various areas of economic policy, including fiscal sustainability, monetary policy, exchange market pressure, and public debt management

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.

Antonio David is a Senior Economist in the Western Hemisphere Department of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), with extensive experience across multiple IMF departments. Previously, he worked in the IMF's Institute for Capacity Development and the African Department, where he participated in missions to Botswana, Comoros, Mauritius, and Togo. Before joining the IMF, David was an economist at the World Bank and taught at the University of Essex in England. A Brazilian national, he holds a Ph.D. in Economics from the University of Cambridge. His research focuses on various aspects of international macroeconomics and economic development, with particular emphasis on fiscal policy, structural reforms, and inclusive growth. David has authored numerous influential IMF working papers and publications on topics such as fiscal consolidation, labor markets in Latin America, and the macroeconomic effects of structural reforms. He currently serves as Deputy Division Chief in the IMF's African Department and Mission Chief for Niger, where he leads economic program reviews and policy discussions. His work combines rigorous academic research with practical policy applications, contributing significantly to the IMF's efforts in promoting economic stability and growth in developing economies.

Alfredo Baldini is an Italian economist who served as the IMF Resident Representative in Zambia until 2018 and previously held senior positions at the IMF's Institute for Capacity Development. His career includes serving on Italy's Council of Economic Advisers and holding academic positions at prestigious institutions including Bocconi University in Milan, London School of Economics, New School for Social Research in New York, and DELTA (now Paris School of Economics). Since joining the IMF in 2000, he has worked extensively in the African Department and Fiscal Affairs Department, managing IMF programs across Southern Europe, Central Asia, Latin America, and Sub-Saharan Africa. His research focuses on monetary policy modeling and forecasting in low-income countries, particularly examining dynamic interactions between monetary and fiscal policies. Baldini holds a PhD and MSc in Economics from the University of London and a bachelor's degree from Bocconi University. Fluent in Italian, English, French, and Spanish, his expertise spans macroeconomic modeling, fiscal policy, and development economics, as demonstrated through his work on Zambia's economic programs and his contributions to understanding fiscal and monetary determinants of inflation in Sub-Saharan Africa.

Francesco Luna is a Senior Economist at the International Monetary Fund's Institute for Capacity Development, where he has worked since 2000. His career has focused on transition economies, emerging markets, and developing economies. Prior to his current role, Luna worked in the IMF's Independent Evaluation Office, contributing to the review of the Fund's forecasting processes. Before joining the IMF, he held positions at the University of Venice in Italy, served as a visiting professor at Oberlin College, and consulted for the World Bank. Luna's academic background includes a PhD from the University of California, Los Angeles, and another doctorate from the University of Bologna. An Italian national, his research interests span computational economics, agent-based modeling, and economic growth theory. Luna has authored numerous papers on topics such as endogenous growth models, the emergence of firm structures, and the application of computational methods to economic problems. His work at the IMF involves developing training programs and conducting research on macroeconomic policy issues, particularly in the context of emerging and developing economies.