Nouriel Roubini
Economist and economic consultant
Born
March 29th, 1958
66 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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