Wenjie Chen

Wenjie Chen is an economist in the IMF’s African Department, where she contributes to the Regional Economic Outlook. Prior to joining the IMF, she worked as an assistant professor at George Washington University where she taught International Finance and Macroeconomics. Her research interests include foreign direct investment, China-Africa, global value chains and applied econometric methods. She received her PhD in Economics from the University of Michigan.

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• How to Spur Economic Growth in Africa’s Fragile and Conflict-Affected States
  • Published: June 5, 2025
  • Authors: Wenjie Chen, Michele Fornino, Hamza Mighri, Can Sever
  • Summary: Enhancing institutions, improving governance, strengthening public engagement, and building international partnerships are critical to overcome fragility
• Making Economies More Resilient to Downturns
  • Published: May 18, 2020
  • Authors: John Bluedorn, Wenjie Chen
• Lasting Effects: The Global Economic Recovery 10 Years After the Crisis
  • Published: October 3, 2018
  • Authors: Wenjie Chen, Mico Mrkaic, Malhar Nabar
• China and Africa: Will the Honeymoon Continue?
  • Published: December 21, 2015
  • Authors: Wenjie Chen, Roger Nord

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