Economic Issues Seminar
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For event inquiries:
International Monetary Fund
Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific
Tel. 81-(0)3-3597-6700
Email: OAPEconomicSeminar@imf.org
Event summary
- The IMF Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific (OAP) hosted a webinar on the effectiveness of macroprudential regulation and the economic impact of global migration on September 24.
- The webinar presented key findings from two analytical chapters of the April 2020 World Economic Outlook (WEO).
- Nearly 300 people from across Asia joined the webinar.
- For press inquiries: Press Officer: Yuko Maeda; Tel: 81-(0)3-3597-6719; Email: OAPMedia@imf.org.
Presentation: Dampening Global Financial Shocks in Emerging Markets — Can Macroprudential Regulation Help? (WEO, ch.3)
- Presenter: Niels-Jakob Hansen, Economist in the IMF Research Department (World Economic Outlook division).
- Summary points presented:
- The COVID-19 pandemic is impacting emerging markets through an unprecedented mix of domestic and external shocks, including a sharp tightening in global financial conditions for emerging markets.
- The presentation asks whether countries that have adopted a more stringent level of macroprudential regulation are better placed to withstand the impact of global financial shocks.
- Speaker background:
- Niels-Jakob Hansen is an Economist in the Research Department of the IMF working in the World Economic Outlook division.
- He has participated in missions to Korea, Cambodia, Czech Republic and San Marino and has worked on issues related to Fund finances.
- Research interests include monetary and labor market issues; has published in the Review of Economic Studies.
- Holds a Ph.D. in Economics from the Institute of International Economic Studies at Stockholm University.
Presentation: The Macroeconomic Effects of Global Migration (WEO, ch.4)
- Presenter: Margaux Mac Donald, Economist in the IMF Research Department (Multilateral Surveillance Division).
- Summary points presented:
- The share of immigrants in advanced economies has risen significantly in recent years.
- Escalating conflicts have caused large refugee flows that have primarily affected emerging market and developing economies.
- The presentation examines the drivers of migration, its recent evolution, its possible developments going forward, and its economic impact on recipient countries.
- Speaker background:
- Margaux Mac Donald is an Economist in the Research Department of the IMF where she works in the Multilateral Surveillance Division.
- Previously worked in the African Department on IMF program countries and external sector issues.
- Research interests include international macroeconomics and international finance; recent work focuses on cross-country spillovers from monetary policy, banking, and trade.
- Holds a Ph.D. in Economics from Queen’s University.
Agenda and timing (as provided)
- 11:00-11:05 am — Welcome Remarks; Sumi Chikahisa, OAP Director.
- 11:05-11:25 am — Presentation on Dampening Global Financial Shocks in Emerging Markets: Can Macroprudential Regulation Help? (WEO, ch.3); Niels-Jakob Hansen.
- 11:25–11:45 am — Presentation on the Macroeconomic Effects of Global Migration (WEO, ch.4); Margaux MacDonald.
- 11:45–12:15 pm — Q&A session.
Content in this bundle
- IMF Asia and the Pacific Regional Seminar, September 24 2020, Presentation by Margaux MacDonald
- IMF Asia and the Pacific Regional Seminar, September 24 2020, Presentation by Niels-Jakob Hansen