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Michel Camdessus

French economist · France · On the map · Academics · Born 1933 · age 93

Michel Camdessus is a French economist who served as the seventh managing director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) from 1987 to 2000, making him the longest-serving in that position.

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Zerilli-Marimò Prize2005
Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour
Knight of the National Order of Merit
Commander of the Legion of Honour
Order of Manas, 3rd class

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Prior to his tenure at the IMF, he served as the Governor of the Banque de France from 1984 to 1987, after a brief term as Deputy Governor from August to November 1984 when elevated to the top position.

Country
France
Category
Academics
Type
Academic
Status
Living
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Born 1933 · age 93