Romer Calls Allegations Against IMF's Georgieva 'Embarrassing'

The transcript discusses allegations against Kristalina Georgieva for manipulating the World Bank's Doing Business survey to favor China. Paul Romer, a former World Bank chief economist, shares insights on the ethical implications and challenges faced by the World Bank and IMF. The conversation also touches on the relevance of these institutions in the modern world and highlights the contributions of recent Nobel laureates in economics.

What were the implications of changing the methodology of the doing business survey?

In what ways did the World Bank's approach to data compromise its scientific integrity?

What are the current challenges faced by the World Bank and the IMF in maintaining their relevance?