Ruth Krivoy

Ruth Krivoy, the former president of the Central Bank of Venezuela and founder of Synthesis Financiera, shares invaluable insights from her tenure in the early 1990s. She explores how the COVID-19 crisis has transformed central banking worldwide, particularly for emerging markets. Krivoy discusses Venezuela's economic collapse, linking hyperinflation to political missteps and the flawed banking system. Her reflections on the need for central bank independence and innovative monetary policies reveal vital lessons for navigating today's economic complexities.