The presentation will cover two chapters from the most recent World Economic Outlook report and the recently-concluded Article IV Consultation with Japan.
In the first part of the seminar, John C. Bluedorn, Deputy Chief in the IMF Research Department, will present global economic developments and the outlook. Jean-Marc Natal, Deputy Chief in the IMF Research Department, will discuss the development and the long-term outlook of real interest rates in advanced and emerging economies and their policy implications. A Q&A session will follow the 30-minute presentation.
In the second part, Ranil Salgado, IMF Mission Chief for Japan and Assistant Director in the IMF Asia Pacific Department, will present the highlights from the Article IV Consultation with Japan, including a discussion of the growth outlook, risks and policy challenges. A Q&A session will follow the 30-minute presentation.
April 20, 2023 (Thursday) 10:30-12:00
Hibikoku Conference Square, Room 8F
8th floor, Hibiya-Kokusai Building, 2-2-3, Uchisaiwaicho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo
Tel +81-3-5157-5039
John C. Bluedorn, Deputy Chief of the World Economic Outlook Division in the IMF Research Department
Jean-Marc Natal, Deputy Chief of the World Economic Studies Division in the IMF Research Department
Ranil Salgado, IMF Mission Chief for Japan, Assistant Director of the IMF Asia Pacific Department
English (No Japanese translation provided)
How to register
In-person. Please register here to attend the seminar by April 19 at 2 pm. No online participation available.