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.
Born on Oct 11, 1951 (73 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 1 | 5.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 67,886,011 | 23,878 | $2,700,000 | 950$ |
| Spain | 1 | 5.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 46,754,778 | 28,579 | $1,400,000 | 856$ |
| Liechtenstein | 1 | 5.00 | 0.07% | +0% | 38,137 | 27 | $6,900 | 5$ |
| Australia | 1 | 5.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 25,499,884 | 14,664 | $1,380,000 | 794$ |
| Totals | 4 | 140,178,810 | 67,148 | $5,486,900 | 2,605$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Australia:
Maurice Obstfeld says it is too soon to decide on the impact of tariffs on GDP data.
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Liechtenstein:
Maurice Obstfeld argued that trade deficits are influenced more by savings rates and government spending.
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Spain:
Maurice Obstfeld is a former chief economist of the International Monetary Fund who commented on Trump's tariff decisions.
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United Kingdom:
Prof Maurice Obstfeld commented on the overhyped nature of Trump's trade deal negotiations.
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United States:
Maurice Obstfeld, a senior fellow at the Peterson Institute for International Economics, commented on the G7 agenda and trade discussions.
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Spain:
Maurice Obstfeld is one of the chief economists of the IMF who studied under Fischer.
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Spain:
Maurice Obstfeld, former chief economist of the IMF, published a study questioning traditional reasons for the U.S. trade deficit.
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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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