Listen to the brightest minds in the field of economics and development discuss their latest research and deconstruct global economic trends. IMF Podcasts are free to use for broadcasters, educators and institutions.
IMF Podcasts cover topics such as:
- Women in Economics
- Energy
- Inequality
- Economic outlooks
- Fintech
- Climate Change
- Financial Stability
Behind the Mic is Bruce Edwards, an award-winning audio producer and journalist who’s covered armed conflicts, social unrest, and natural disasters from all corners of the world. He believes economists have an important role in solving the world’s problems and aspires to showcase their research in every IMF podcast.
IMF podcasts are also available on iTunes, SoundCloud, Google and Libsyn, and free to use for broadcasters, educators and institutions.

IMF Podcasts are the views of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) staff and external officials on pressing economic and policy issues of the day. The IMF, based in Washington D.C., is an organization of 191 countries, working to foster global monetary cooperation and financial stability around the world. The views expressed are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the views of the IMF and its Executive Board.
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