Sam Ouliaris

Sam Ouliaris has established himself as a prominent figure in international economics, serving as the former Chief of the Internal Training Unit at the IMF's Institute for Capacity Development, where he was responsible for training IMF economist staff. His extensive career includes significant roles in the IMF's Research Department and Western Hemisphere Department, complemented by his academic position as a Professor of Economics at the National University of Singapore prior to 2011. With a Ph.D. in Economics from Yale University specializing in econometrics and macroeconomics, Ouliaris has made substantial contributions to economic literature, particularly in quantitative macroeconomic modeling and structural vector autoregressions. His expertise has been sought by various Asian ministries, including consultancy work for the Monetary Authority of Singapore and Bank Negara Malaysia. As an Australian national, he has authored significant publications on econometric methodology and macroeconomic forecasting, including a notable book on Quantitative Macroeconomic Modeling with Structural Vector Autoregressions. His teaching portfolio at the IMF has included comprehensive courses on macroeconomic forecasting, financial programming, and policy analysis, making him a key figure in building capacity among international economists and policymakers