Raghuram Rajan
Economist and former RBI Governor
Born
February 3rd, 1963
62 years ago
Category
Thinkers & Philosophers
Country
India
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An economist and academic contributed significantly to global economic theory and policy. Served as the 23rd Governor of the Reserve Bank of India from 2013 to 2016. Worked as the Chief Economist and Director of Research at the International Monetary Fund (IMF) from 2003 to 2007. Held a professorship at the University of Chicago's Booth School of Business. Authored several influential books and papers on economic issues, including financial market regulation and global economic stability.
Authored 'Fault Lines: How Hidden Fractures Still Threaten the World Economy'
Served as Chief Economist at the IMF
Led the Reserve Bank of India during economic reforms
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