Carlos Mulas Granados facts for kids
Carlos Mulas Granados (born in 1974 in Madrid, Spain) is an economist and university professor. He used to be a high-ranking official in the Spanish Prime Minister's Office and led the Ideas Foundation. Today, he works as a senior economist for the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
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About Carlos Mulas Granados
Early Life and Education
Carlos Mulas Granados was born in Madrid, Spain. He studied in Madrid and earned an International Baccalaureate degree. He then got degrees in Economics and Business Administration from University Carlos III. During his studies, he also spent time at Antwerp University through the Erasmus program.
He continued his education, earning a PhD in economics from Cambridge University. He also holds a European Doctorate and a Master's in International Affairs from Columbia University.
Career Journey
Carlos Mulas Granados was a professor of economics at the Complutense University of Madrid. In 2012, he joined the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
Before joining the IMF, he worked at the IDEAS Foundation for four years. He also helped create the economic plans for former Spanish Prime Minister José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero. He served as a deputy director in the Prime Minister's Economic Office. Later, he became the executive director of the IDEAS Foundation.
Awards and Special Recognitions
Carlos Mulas Granados has received several awards for his work:
- In April 2017, he received an award from the IMF for his book called "Fiscal Politics."
- In April 2015, he received a global award from the IMF for his work on "Inequality Issues."
His article, "Duration of Fiscal Adjustments in the European Union," won a prize in 2003. It was recognized as the best article on European Economics by the Uni-2 Chair.
In 2006, he was awarded the Medal of the Spanish Order Isabel la Católica. This honor was given for his public service. He received it for his work as the deputy director of the Prime Minister's Economic Office, a role he started in 2004.
Helping Others and Creative Work
Social Initiatives
Carlos Mulas Granados has been involved in social projects. He worked with the Aprocor Foundation. This foundation helps people with intellectual disabilities find jobs. He even worked directly with some of them to set a good example.
Film Production
He is also a co-founder of a production company called Storylines. Through this company, he co-produced two short films:
- "Have a Nice Trip": This film was praised for showing immigration in a positive way.
- "Uniformed": This movie promotes gender equality for children. It has won about thirty national and international awards. It was also chosen as the "Short of the Week" by major Spanish media outlets like El País, ABC, and RTVE.
Work at Ideas Foundation
In May 2009, Carlos Mulas Granados became the director of the Ideas Foundation. In this role, he helped start the Global Progress initiative. This project worked with the Center for American Progress.
The Global Progress summits brought together important world leaders. These included figures like Lula da Silva, Bill Clinton, Tony Blair, and Francois Hollande. They met in cities like Madrid, New York, and London. In October 2011, these leaders signed a petition. They asked the G20 group of countries to create a social plan to help end the economic crisis.
Carlos Mulas Granados left the Ideas Foundation in 2013. Soon after, he joined the International Monetary Fund.
Involvement in Politics
Carlos Mulas Granados has also been active in politics:
- He was a member of "Economists 2004." This group of independent economists helped create the economic plan for Prime Minister Zapatero's 2004 election campaign.
- He was part of the team that wrote the election plans for the PSOE political party in 2008 and 2011.
- He ran for a seat in the Spanish Congress in 2011 for the PSOE party in Madrid. He was offered a position in Congress in September 2014. However, he decided to continue his career at the International Monetary Fund instead.
See also
In Spanish: Carlos Mulas para niños
