Great training ground after graduate school, but ultimately a frustrating place to work. - Senior Economist IMF Employee Review

3.0
Jun 23, 2013
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Pros

It is a great training ground for macro economists, where you will continue your education in applied macroeconometrics. It also has a large group of very smart, very dedicated, very thoughtful Ph.D. economists—something few other employers can offer.

Cons

The bureaucracy is stifling, with far too much paper work and too many internal procedures. Given the large amount of talent in the building, you would not know it, as you are not encouraged and compensated to have a public role.

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5.0
Jul 15, 2026
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Pros

I've been working here for about two years now. They're good people, trying to do good work.

Cons

Very low maturity in product, tech, and UX. Extremely hierarchical, to the point where it's obstructive -- but hey, that's what you get with places like these.

4.0
Jul 18, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Good platform and exposure to macroeconomic policy

Cons

little mobility as an RA

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