Nicolás Magud

Nicolás E. Magud is a Senior Economist in the General Resources and SDR Policy Division of the IMF's Finance Department, where he combines his extensive expertise in Latin American economics with international finance policy development. His distinguished career includes significant work on Latin American country desks at the IMF and experience as a professor of international economics, while his research portfolio spans critical areas such as corporate investment in emerging markets, economic consequences of populism, and foreign exchange intervention in inflation-targeting economies. With over 1,200 academic citations and numerous publications through the IMF and NBER, Magud has established himself as a leading voice in international economics, particularly in emerging markets and Latin American economies. His contributions to both practical policy implementation and academic research have made him an invaluable asset in shaping the IMF's financial policies and regional economic analysis, demonstrating his comprehensive understanding of global financial systems and emerging market dynamics.