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“We cannot just look at a country by looking at charts, graphs, and modelling the economy. Behind the numbers there are people.”

Quote by Christine Lagarde

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Christine Lagarde

Christine Lagarde, born on January 1, 1956, is an accomplished lawyer with a significant impact in the field of international finance. She served as the Minister of Finance for France and became the first female Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in 2011. more

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