## Economic Issues Seminar

## Source details

**Canonical URL:** [Economic Issues Seminar](https://www.imf.org/en/countries/resrep/oap-home/2020/eis-09242020)

## Other formats

- [Markdown version](/en/countries/resrep/oap-home/2020/eis-09242020/index.md)
- [Structured JSON version](/en/countries/resrep/oap-home/2020/eis-09242020/index.json)
- [Bundle manifest](/en/countries/resrep/oap-home/2020/eis-09242020/bundle-manifest.json)

### Contact

For event inquiries:  
International Monetary Fund  
Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific  
Tel. 81-(0)3-3597-6700  
Email: [OAPEconomicSeminar@imf.org](mailto:OAPEconomicSeminar@imf.org)

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### 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.

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## 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 Margaux MacDonald (Markdown version)](/-/media/files/oap/oap-home/2020/weo-april-2020-migration-outreach-v2.pdf.md){rel="alternate" type="text/markdown"}
  - [IMF Asia and the Pacific Regional Seminar, September 24 2020, Presentation by Margaux MacDonald (PDF)](/-/media/files/oap/oap-home/2020/weo-april-2020-migration-outreach-v2.pdf){rel="external" type="application/pdf"}
- **IMF Asia and the Pacific Regional Seminar, September 24 2020, Presentation by Niels-Jakob Hansen**
  - [IMF Asia and the Pacific Regional Seminar, September 24 2020, Presentation by Niels-Jakob Hansen (Markdown version)](/-/media/files/oap/oap-home/2020/weoapril2020-ch3-oap-09252020.pdf.md){rel="alternate" type="text/markdown"}
  - [IMF Asia and the Pacific Regional Seminar, September 24 2020, Presentation by Niels-Jakob Hansen (PDF)](/-/media/files/oap/oap-home/2020/weoapril2020-ch3-oap-09252020.pdf){rel="external" type="application/pdf"}

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## References

- [OAP Home](https://www.imf.org/en/countries/resrep/oap-home)
- [two analytical chapters](https://www.imf.org/en/Publications/WEO/Issues/2020/04/14/weo-april-2020)
- [WEO, ch.4)](https://www.imf.org/en/Publications/WEO/Issues/2020/04/14/weo-april-2020%204:)

_Source: https://www.imf.org/en/countries/resrep/oap-home/2020/eis-09242020_