Maurice Obstfeld
Maurice Obstfeld is a noted American economist and former chief economist at the International Monetary Fund (IMF), known for his expertise in international economics and macroeconomics. He has held various academic positions, including at the University of California, Berkeley, and has contributed significantly to the understanding of global economic issues. Obstfeld has been a vocal commentator on trade policies and their implications, notably warning about the potential adverse effects of tariffs on the U.S. economy, particularly in terms of supply shocks and industrial impact.
Global Media Ratings
Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistan | 1 | 5.00 | 0.03% | +0% | 220,892,331 | 61,496 | $280,000 | 78$ |
| Kenya | 1 | 5.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 53,771,296 | 26,384 | $106,000 | 52$ |
| Totals | 2 | 274,663,627 | 87,880 | $386,000 | 130$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Pakistan:
Maurice Obstfeld is a senior fellow who expressed skepticism about the success of Trump's trade strategies.
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Kenya:
Maurice Obstfeld warned that other countries could retaliate if Trump doubled down on various levies.
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Romania:
Maurice Obstfeld warned that the tariffs could cause a 'major supply shock' on the American side.
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Canada:
Maurice Obstfeld, former chief economist at the International Monetary Fund, discusses the relationship between trade deficits and unemployment.
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Venezuela:
Maurice Obstfeld warns that the tariffs could harm the U.S. economy.
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Costa Rica:
Maurice Obstfeld warned that the use of tariffs could harm the U.S. economy.
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Italy:
Maurice Obstfeld warned that the tariffs could cause a strong supply shock in the U.S.
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Nigeria:
Maurice Obstfeld, a senior fellow at the Peterson Institute for International Economics, commented on the uncertainty about trade policy.
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Romania:
Maurice Obstfeld warned that the tariffs could cause a 'major supply shock'.
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Greece:
Maurice Obstfeld warned about the potential significant shock to supply due to the tariffs.
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