Adolfo Barajas

Adolfo Barajas currently holds the position of Senior Economist in the Institute for Capacity Development at the International Monetary Fund, where he specializes in teaching financial sector issues and macroeconomics. His distinguished career spans multiple roles within the IMF, including significant contributions to both the Western Hemisphere and Middle East and Central Asia departments. Prior to his IMF tenure, he gained valuable experience as a researcher at Colombia's central bank and at Fedesarrollo, a prestigious private think tank. His academic foundation combines a B.A. in economics from Universidad de los Andes with a Ph.D. from Stanford University. Throughout his career, Barajas has demonstrated expertise in various economic areas, including financial sector development, monetary policy, exchange rate regimes, dollarization, and financial inclusion, making him a respected voice in international economic policy and education.