Nouriel Roubini
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Nouriel Roubini

Iranian-American economist (born 1958) · Economist and professor emeritus at NYU Stern

Organization
Stern School of Business of New York University
Role
professor emeritus
Born
1958 (age 67–68)
Nationality
American
Education
Bocconi University (BA) | Harvard University (doctorate)
Reference
Wikipedia

Profile by The Voices DeskReviewed under editorial standardsUpdated September 26, 2026Corrections

Who is Nouriel Roubini?

Nouriel Roubini is an American economist, economic consultant, speaker, and writer. He is a professor emeritus at the Stern School of Business of New York University, a role he has held since 2021. Roubini is widely known for his predictions of economic downturns, including the 2008 subprime mortgage crisis and the subsequent Great Recession. He also warned that the COVID-19 recession could be more severe. Additionally, Roubini is a frequent critic of Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies, sharing his views on market trends and policy.

Career

Roubini earned his BA from Bocconi University and a doctorate from Harvard University. His academic career included a period as an academic at Yale University in the 1990s, where he also researched and advised on emerging markets. From 1998 to 1999, he served as a senior economist in the Council of Economic Advisers during the Bill Clinton administration. His accurate predictions of the 2008 financial crisis established him as a prominent voice in economics, leading to his current status as a sought-after economic consultant and speaker.

What is Nouriel Roubini known for?

  • Professor emeritus at NYU Stern
  • Predicted 2008 subprime mortgage crisis
  • Predicted Great Recession
  • Critic of Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies
  • Senior economist in Clinton administration

What Nouriel Roubini has said

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Who is Nouriel Roubini?
Nouriel Roubini is an American economist and professor emeritus at the Stern School of Business of New York University. He is also an economic consultant, speaker, and writer known for his economic predictions and critiques of cryptocurrencies.
What is Nouriel Roubini known for?
Roubini is known for predicting the 2008 subprime mortgage crisis and the ensuing Great Recession, as well as warning about the potential severity of the COVID-19 recession. He is also recognized for being a frequent critic of Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies.
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