Salma Khalid

Salma Khalid is an Economist at the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) Fiscal Affairs Department, where she contributes to work on the IMF flagship report – the Fiscal Monitor. Her research focuses on applied microeconomics and behavioral economics. She has published in academic journals and policy publications on a range of topics including the impact of automation and digitalization on labor markets, firms, and public sector efficiency; the impact of climate regulations on firm activity; and the impact of information on beliefs regarding climate policies and fiscal policies. Her research has been featured in global newspapers, including CNN, BBC, Bloomberg and Financial Times. Salma holds a Ph.D. in Economics from the University of Michigan and a Master’s in Public Policy from the University of Chicago. Prior to joining the IMF, she worked at the World Bank.