Anh H. Le is a Postdoctoral Researcher with the Energy Macro and Microeconomics team. His research focuses on macroeconomics, general equilibrium models, monetary and fiscal policy, and environmental macroeconomics. He has a particular interest in the implications of digital money and the design of environmental policies to address both transition and physical risks. He earned his M.Sc. in Quantitative Economics and Ph.D. from the Graduate School of Economics, Finance and Management (GSEFM) at Goethe University Frankfurt. Prior to joining KAPSARC, he worked at the Institute for Monetary and Financial Stability (IMFS) and was a research intern at the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
Primary Program
Energy Macro & Microeconomics
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Publications
30 April 2026
Public Spending and Inclusive Growth: A Cross-Country Empirical Analysis
The paper shows that the composition and targeting of public spending—particularly on social sectors, human capital, and infrastructure—can significantly reduce inequality and foster more inclusive, sustainable growth across a broad set of countries, including Saudi Arabia and other G...
