Nouriel Roubini

Economist and economic consultant

Nouriel Roubini - Economist and economic consultant
Born

March 29th, 1958
67 years ago

Category

Scientists & Innovators

Country

United States

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An Iranian-American economist and economic consultant. Served as a professor at New York University’s Stern School of Business and co-founded Roubini Global Economics. Gained recognition for predicting the 2008 financial crisis. Authored several books on economics and has contributed to global economic discussions through various media.

Predicted the 2008 financial crisis

Served as a professor at NYU Stern

Co-founded Roubini Global Economics

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