Gita Gopinath

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Gregory and Ania Coffey Professor of Economics at Harvard University

Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States

Overview

Gita Gopinath is a distinguished economist and the Gregory and Ania Coffey Professor of Economics at Harvard University. Her career includes serving as the First Deputy Managing Director and as the first female Chief Economist at the International Monetary Fund (IMF), where she guided analysis of the global economy.

As a young student, she was interested in a variety of activities including sports, playing guitar, and fashion shows. Inspired by a successful female athlete in India, she pursued competitive running for a couple of years before ultimately dedicating her focus to her academic pursuits in economics.

Unique fact: Indias major currency crisis in the early 1990s inspired her to pursue graduate studies in economics, setting the foundation for her celebrated career in international finance.

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Topics They Care About

International Finance
Her primary research area, focusing on dollar dominance, exchange rates, and international financial crises, which she frequently discusses in public forums and publications.
Global Macroeconomics
Analyzes global growth resilience, government debt, and trade imbalances, as demonstrated in her recent commentary and podcasts with outlets like The Economist.
Monetary Policy
Draws on her leadership experience at the IMF to speak on topics like fiscal rules and monetary sovereignty at high-level events like the Central Bank of Chile's conference.

Media Appearances

Videos and Podcasts | Gita Gopinath - Harvard University. Featured in Harvard University

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First Deputy Managing Director Gita Gopinath to Leave the IMF to Re‑join Harvard Economics Faculty. Featured in International Monetary Fund (IMF)

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Work History

8-2025
Gregory and Ania Coffey Professor of Economics at Harvard University
1-2022 - 8-2025
First Deputy Managing Director at International Monetary Fund
1-2019 - 1-2022
Chief Economist at International Monetary Fund
John Zwaanstra Professor of International Studies and of Economics at Harvard University
Assistant Professor of Economics at The University of Chicago Booth School of Business

Education

Doctor of Philosophy - PhD from Princeton University
Master of Arts - MA from Delhi School of Economics (DSE)

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