The World Bank on Wednesday named former Bear Stearns executive Carmen Reinhart as its chief economist, tapping a financial crisis expert who also currently serves on advisory boards of the IMF and the New York Federal Reserve.

World Bank names financial crisis expert Reinhart as chief economist

A Greek-American national, Goldberg took up her post at the end of April 2018, after the resignation of Paul Romer following a controversy over the World Bank’s statistical methods.

World Bank chief economist announces resignation

The World Bank's chief economist resigned when he raised questions about how the institution was ranking countries -- especially Chile

World Bank chief economist resigns amid Chile uproar

He believes in 'endogenous growth theory' which says investment in human capital & innovation are significant drivers of growth

NYU economics Professor Paul Romer to be next World Bank chief economist

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World Bank names financial crisis expert Reinhart as chief economist

World Bank chief economist announces resignation

World Bank chief economist resigns amid Chile uproar

NYU economics Professor Paul Romer to be next World Bank chief economist