David Coble

About David Coble

I am an Economist (Ph.D.) with more than 18 years of experience in macroeconomic and financial analysis, spanning both Chile and the United States. My career bridges policy institutions and international organizations, including the International Monetary Fund and the Central Bank of Chile, where I specialized in forecasting, quantitative modeling, and policy analysis.I have led research and policy teams that translate data into insight—developing macroeconomic scenarios, stress-testing frameworks, and econometric models that inform fiscal, monetary, and external policy decisions. My expertise includes quantitative forecasting, data management, counterfactual analysis, and economic intelligence for decision-makers.Beyond policy work, I am committed to spread knowledge on financial education, helping professionals and families understand personal finance, credit, and stewardship from a practical and values-based perspective.Core strengths:• Macroeconomic modeling & forecasting• Fiscal & monetary policy design• Quantitative methods & econometrics• Stress testing & scenario analysis• Data management & visualization• Policy communication & strategic advisoryI am bilingual (English–Spanish) and have held leadership positions as economist, advisory and policy strategy, and research in the US, Chile, Latin America, and global institutions where economic rigor and communication intersect.

Experience

1. Economist

   International Monetary Fund

   Aug 2023 — Present · Washington, DC, US

   Lead analytical and policy work on external sector assessments, capital flow management (CFM), and exchange rate policy frameworks across emerging and developing economies.Coordinate the division’s CFM working group, advancing IMF capacity-building on foreign exchange intervention and financial account management.Review and strengthen the policy and operational frameworks behind multilateral and bilateral surveillance products.Collaborate with the Monetary and Capital Markets and Legal Departments on policy notes for IMF management and Executive Board discussions.Served in several missions as external sector economist in charge of surveillance of debt management and sustainability analysis for low-income countries.Key Skills: External sector policy | Capital flows | Exchange rate management | IMF surveillance | Quantitative modeling

Education

• FEN UCHILE

  Master of Science - MS, Economics

  2005 — 2006

• University of Chicago

  Master of Arts (M.A.), Economics

  2011 — 2013

• FEN UCHILE

  Bachelor of Science - BS, Economics

• University of Chicago

  Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Economics

  2011 — 2017