Aqib Aslam

Aqib Aslam is Deputy Division Chief of the Regional Studies Division in the African Department at the International Monetary Fund, bringing extensive experience in economic research and policy analysis. His academic credentials include a PhD from the University of Cambridge, an M.Sc. from University College London, and a B.A. (Hons) from the University of Oxford. Before joining the IMF in 2010, he gained valuable experience at Goldman Sachs International, the Bank of England, and the UK Government Economic Service. His research portfolio includes significant contributions to topics such as taxation in the peer-to-peer economy, corporate minimum taxation, and commodity export economics. Aslam has authored numerous influential IMF Working Papers and publications, with his research interests focusing on applied macroeconomics and econometrics. His work spans various areas including tax policy, international trade, and regional economic development, particularly in African economies.