Masahiro Nozaki

Masahiro Nozaki is a Senior Economist at the IMF's Fiscal Affairs Department, bringing extensive expertise in macroeconomic and fiscal policy analysis. As a Japanese national, he has made significant contributions to the IMF's work across multiple departments, including the Asia and Pacific Department and the Western Hemisphere Department. Nozaki's academic foundation includes a Ph.D. in economics from Brown University, which underpins his analytical approach to complex economic issues. His work at the IMF has focused on a range of critical areas, including fiscal policies addressing climate change, pension reforms, and social spending in IMF-supported programs. Nozaki has led important missions, such as the 2025 Article IV Consultation with Malaysia, where he provided key insights on fiscal consolidation, monetary policy, and structural reforms. His research portfolio spans diverse topics, including biological interest rates for pensions, health spending implications, and currency fundamentals, demonstrating his versatility in addressing both theoretical and practical economic challenges.