Please quote Ref. The Economist Program is much more than a training program. EP participants normally take training courses on IMF policies and operations, computer and writing skills, and receive language instruction. They also have access to in-house economics training seminars and external conferences to enhance their professional skills. During the two-year program, participants are given two assignments, each lasting one year.
Participants normally take part in at least two missions during the program.
They work closely with experienced members of the staff and are given considerable responsibility in carrying out operations-related analysis and research. You can obtain more information about the role and responsibilities of an economist on the IMF staff by referring to IMF Economists . We will, therefore, be interested to receive applications from candidates with this kind of background studying at leading business and public policy schools. Promising candidates are selected to go through a preliminary interview. IMF recruiters visit universities, public sector organizations, and major economics conferences in many countries throughout the year to contact potential applicants.