Winnie Monsod

Economist and political commentator

Winnie Monsod - Economist and political commentator
Born

July 29th, 1940
84 years ago

Category

Thinkers & Philosophers

Country

Philippines

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An economist and political commentator, contributions include economic planning in the Philippines. Served as a professor at the University of the Philippines. Worked as a member of the National Economic and Development Authority. Actively participated in addressing economic policies and reforms in the country.

Served as a member of the National Economic and Development Authority

Contributed to economic planning initiatives in the Philippines

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