Florence Jaumotte

Florence Jaumotte is Division Chief of the Structural and Climate Policies Division in the IMF's Research Department, bringing extensive expertise in climate economics, labor markets, and international macroeconomics. Her research portfolio spans critical areas including climate change mitigation, income inequality, and labor market institutions. Prior to her current role, she worked in the IMF's Multilateral Surveillance Division and World Economic Studies Division, as well as on various country teams, demonstrating her comprehensive understanding of global economic challenges. Her recent work focuses on growth-friendly policies to achieve net zero emissions by 2050 and the macroeconomic implications of climate policies. Jaumotte's academic foundation includes a Ph.D. in Economics from Harvard University, and her career includes valuable experience at the OECD in Paris. Her contributions to economic research encompass various topics including technology diffusion, trade balances, and the relationship between union power and inequality, establishing her as a leading voice in climate economics and policy development at the IMF.