Rodrigo Rato
Rodrigo Rato
Rodrigo de Rato y Figaredois a Spanish political figure who served in the government of Spain as Minister of the Economy from 1996 to 2004; a member of the conservative People's Party, he was also First Deputy Prime Minister from 2003 to 2004. Subsequently he became Managing Director of the International Monetary Fundand served from 2004 to 2007...
NationalitySpanish
ProfessionPolitician
Date of Birth18 March 1949
CountrySpain
clear current europe policy stable until
In Europe we think that the current policy of the ECB is appropriate... At least that is until there is a clear and stable recovery.
believe progressive economy
We believe that the Federal Reserve has to carry on with a progressive increase in interest rates as a consequence of the American economy.
talking years issues
We have believed for many years, much earlier than anyone else was talking about this issue, that it was in the interest of China to evolve to a more flexible exchange rate system.
encouragement italian government
We would certainly encourage the Italian government to put forward an ambitious agenda of reform.
errors trying imbalance
To try to correct imbalances with trade restrictions is a grave error.
country mean effort
I mean, the world has already done a big, big effort to forget debt to countries heavily indebted and with low income. And that has given good chances to countries to get out of poverty.
senior development directors
Masood Ahmed brings to the position of director of external relations extensive experience gained in a range of senior positions in international finance and development.
growth alternatives engines
There is not an alternative to the US as the engine for growth.
needs fund
We also need a fund that can say 'no'.
oil world economy
Oil prices have certainly become a threat for the world economy.
world needs economy
So the American economy needs the world, and the world needs the American economy.