Economic theory | Online ExclusiveStanley Fischer (1943–2025)His storied career at the IMF, at central banks, and at universities shaped the study of macroeconomics and the next generation of macroeconomistsJames BoughtonPolitical economy | June 2024The Messy Legacy of Harry Dexter WhiteImportant contributions by one of the International Monetary Fund’s main founders are often overlookedJames BoughtonInternational organization | Podcast The Messy Legacy of Harry Dexter WhiteIt’s no mystery where the IMF was born but its origin story might surprise you. While the spotlight was on John Maynard Keynes during the 1944 Bretton Woods Conference, a little-known American economist was working in the shadows. IMF historian James Boughton speaks with Rhoda Metcalfe about how Harry White made history without making a splash.James BoughtonSee AlsoMagazine ArchivesCountry FocusBlogs