Improved productivity is another direct benefit of globalization. Christine Lagarde More Quotes by Christine Lagarde More Quotes From Christine Lagarde What has been demonstrated in the last few weeks is how much Asia is at the core of the global economy, and how much disruption in one market in Asia can actually spill over to the rest of the world. Christine Lagarde business The authorities and the supervisors constantly have to remain vigilant particularly when there are those new and innovative products...those risks have to be under the watch of the supervisors, be they in traditional banking, be they in these disruptive banking systems or in these shadow banking systems. Christine Lagarde business We do not have a choice as to who represents a country, and we take all governments, duly elected ... as the legitimate partner in the negotiations. Christine Lagarde business We have received so many 'latest' offers, which themselves have been validated, invalidated, changed, amended, over the course of the last few days, that it's quite uncertain exactly where the latest proposal stands, i think there is a democratic process that is underway, and that should result in hopefully more clarity, less uncertainty as to what is the determination of the Greek people, and what is the authority of the Greek government. Christine Lagarde business We are all in the process of working towards a solution for Greece, and I would not say that we already have reached substantial results, things have moved, but there is still a lot of work to do. Christine Lagarde company-news What is needed is a culture that induces bankers to do the right thing even if nobody is watching. Christine Lagarde business They are competent, intelligent, they've thought about their issues. We have to listen to them, we are starting to work together and it is a process that is starting and is going to last a certain time. Christine Lagarde world We believe that global growth is still too low, too brittle and too lopsided. Christine Lagarde us Should lower oil prices and a stronger recovery in the United States make us more upbeat about the prospects for the global economy? the answer is most likely 'No.'. Christine Lagarde energy A shot in the arm (from lower oil prices) is good, but if the global economy is weak on its knees, it's not going to help. Christine Lagarde business Carla brings outstanding leadership, a strategic mindset, and strong operational management expertise to her new appointment, i am fully confident that we have found a terrific manager and leader to be part of our team. Christine Lagarde company-news Assuming we have a 30 percent decline (in oil prices), it's likely to be an additional 0.8 percent (in economic growth) for most advanced economies, because all of them are importers of oil. Christine Lagarde company-news Markets love volatility. Christine Lagarde markets volatility love Grit your teeth and smile. In the face of adversity, go. They don't deserve you. Christine Lagarde face you smile adversity If female were working in the same proportion as men do, the level of GDP would be up 27 percent in a country like India, but also up 9 percent in Japan and up 5 percent in the United States of America. It's not just a moral issue, not just a philosophical issue. It just makes economic sense. Christine Lagarde moral india men country Very often as a little girl, then as a young woman, I have suffered my lot of discrimination. I was brought up with brothers; I grew up in a boys' world. You have to elbow your way in. When you come with that sentiment of having been in a minority for a long period of time, then you are much more attentive to minorities. Christine Lagarde woman you girl time I have lived with extraordinary women, whether it was my grandmother, my mother. My father passed away when I was 16... I was witness to a woman who single handedly brought up the entire family and managed to do everything... She was an extraordinary role model for me. Christine Lagarde me women family mother As far as Athens is concerned, I also think about all those people who are trying to escape tax all the time. All these people in Greece who are trying to escape tax. Christine Lagarde escape think time people I know this is economic jargon, but essentially, if you bring more women to the job market, you create value, it makes economic sense, and growth is improved. There are countries where it's almost a no-brainer: Korea, Japan, soon to be China, certainly Germany, Italy. Why? Because they have an aging population. Christine Lagarde job you women growth Every day, you have to prove yourself and convince - move forward and challenge yourself. And doubt all the time. Christine Lagarde yourself day you time
