Agustín Carstens
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Agustín Carstens Carstens (b. 1958 in Mexico City) is a prominent Mexican economist. He served as Deputy Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) from 1 August 2003 until 16 October 2006, when he joined the transition team of the Mexican President-elect Felipe Calderón. According to several analysts, Carstens is the strongest candidate to serve in his cabinet as Secretary of Finance starting 1 December 2006. [1]
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[edit] Early years
Carstens graduated with a bachelor's degree in Economics from the Autonomous Technological Institute of Mexico (ITAM) in 1982. After working as an intern in the Bank of Mexico he received a scholarship and completed both a master's degree (1983) and a doctorate in Economics (1985) at the University of Chicago. His thesis advisor was Michael Mussa, former Economic Counselor and Director of the Department of Research at the International Monetary Fund from 1991–2001. [2]
[edit] Bank of Mexico
In the mid 1980s Carstens returned to Mexico and rejoined the central bank, where he built an impressive career. Before turning 30 he was appointed Treasurer, effectively taking charge of the national reserves. Rising through the ranks in the early 1990s, he was appointed General Director and Chief of Staff of chairman Miguel Mancera. [2]
[edit] International Monetary Fund
| He has traveled very widely and has been a superb ambassador for the Fund, who carried high credibility with policymakers. This reflects both his analytical skills and sharp intellect, as well as his unique experience and perspective, having served in a ministry of finance, a central bank and also as a member of the IMF's Executive Board. | ||
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Carstens served as the Deputy Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund from 1 August 2003 to 16 October 2006, when he left the post to coordinate the economic policy program of Felipe Calderón, President-elect of Mexico.
He is married to Catherine Mansell, an academician from the United States. [4]
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[edit] References
- ^ "Carstens named to transition team", The Herald Mexico, 2006-10-17. Retrieved on 2006-10-17.
- ^ a b Heath, Johnathan. "Agustín Carstens" (Reprint), Reforma, 2003-10-23. Retrieved on 2006-10-13. (in Spanish)
- ^ "Deputy Managing Director Agustín Carstens to Leave the IMF" (Press Release No. 06/220), International Monetary Fund, 2006-10-16. Retrieved on 2006-10-16.
- ^ "Catherine Mansell, el apoyo de Carstens", El Universal, 2006-10-16. Retrieved on 2006-10-16. (in Spanish)
