Anh H. Le, KAPSARC

Anh H. Le formed part of the IMFS from November 2022 until September 2024. When he graduated from GSEFM at Goethe University. In 2023, he completed a summer Ph.D. internship in the Asia and Pacific Department at the International Monetary Fund. The internship was a research project on the monetary policy implication of digital money. Before joining the Macroeconomic Model Data Base (MMB) team, Anh worked as a research assistant at the Chair for International Macroeconomics and Macroeconometrics. During his studies at GSEFM, he received a scholarship (Deutschlandstipendium) for two years. He received his Bachelor’s degree from Goethe University and Vietnamese German University and a Master’s degree in Quantitative Economics from GSEFM. His research interests lie in the fields of macroeconomics monetary, fiscal and macro-prudential policies (with a focus on emerging markets), international macroeconomics, macro-finance and environmental policy.

How would you describe your job to other people?

I am currently a postdoc researcher at KAPSARC. My main job is developing the model for policy recommendations on energy transition to reduce the oil economy and transition to a low-emission economy. My job focuses on developing a model that can be used for policy exercise in dealing with transition risk (i.e. reducing emissions) and physical risk (i.e. climate change risk). The research centre acts as a think tank to help the government with the policy recommendations for the transition of the GCC countries.

What was the main focus of your research at the IMFS?

My primary focus was on advancing the Macroeconomic Model Data Base (MMB) and I contributed to Epi-MMB and Rep-MMB, which provided me with a comprehensive understanding of a wide range of structural macroeconomic models and their applications. Simultaneously, I worked on research papers that became the foundation of my dissertation. One aspect of my research explored the implications of climate change and environmental policy on macro-financial environments. Importantly, I focus on policy responses to such risks.

How is your job at KAPSARC related to your work at the IMFS?

My role at the IMFS placed me at the forefront of macroeconomic research. Working on the MMB not only broadened my perspective on macroeconomic modelling but also enhanced my economic intuition. Furthermore, attending IMFS lectures and conferences kept me informed about the latest developments in the field and current policy debates. I also had a chance to hold a seminar in environmental modelling which is the main task of my job currently.

What did you enjoy most regarding your time at the IMFS?

The IMFS fostered an incredibly engaging and supportive research environment. Beyond the chance to contribute to IMFS events, teach, and work on applied projects like the MMB, I gained tremendous value from collaborating with my colleagues, many of whom have since become close friends and research partners whom I keep in touch with quite often.