Eswar S. Prasad is the Tolani Senior Professor of Trade Policy at Cornell University and a Senior Fellow at the Brookings Institution. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of Chicago and previously served as the head of the IMF's China Division. Prasad is a renowned expert in international economics, with a focus on emerging markets, particularly China and India. His extensive research has been published in top academic journals and cited in the U.S. Congressional Record. Prasad is the author of several influential books, including "The Future of Money: How the Digital Revolution is Transforming Currencies and Finance," which was named one of the best economics books of 2021 by The Economist. He has testified before U.S. Senate and House committees and is a frequent contributor to major media outlets. Prasad's work on global economic issues has earned him recognition as a leading voice in international finance. He currently resides in Ithaca, New York, where he continues to shape economic discourse through his research, writing, and teaching.