← Back to Impact President Macron receiving the G7 economists' report on global imbalances at the Élysée Palace, 30 March 2026

French President Emmanuel Macron appointed Professor Gita Gopinath, Director of the Global Economics Lab, alongside leading economists Chong-En Bai, Hélène Rey, and Axel Weber, to prepare a report on global imbalances for France’s 2026 G7 Presidency. Restoring balanced and sustainable growth for all was one of the Summit’s key priorities.

The report examines the drivers of global imbalances and sets out practical recommendations for reducing excessive imbalances. Its findings informed key discussions during France’s G7 Presidency.

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