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Simeon Djankov

Executive Director of the Financial Markets Group, London School of Economics and Political Science

Simeon Djankov is a Bulgarian economist. From 2009 to 2013, he was the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance of Bulgaria in the government of Boyko Borisov.

Prior to his cabinet appointment, Simeon Djankov was a Chief economist of the finance and private sector vice-presidency of the World Bank. He was an associate editor of the Journal of Comparative Economics from 2004 to 2009. Djankov was a chairman of the board of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development.

During his tenure at the University of Michigan and the World Bank, Djankov published over 70 articles in professional journals. Journals include the American Economic Review, the Quarterly Journal of Economics, the Journal of Political Economy, the Journal of Finance, the Journal of Financial Economics. He has also co-edited the book Resolution of Financial Crises" with Stijn Claessens and Ashoka Mody.

After resigning from the government of Boyko Borisov, Simeon Djankov joined the Harvard Kennedy School as visiting faculty. His teaching is focused on the politics of development. During his time as Harvard, Dr Djankov edited a special issue of the Journal of Comparative Economics on the 25th anniversary from the start of transition in Eastern Europe. Jointly with Anders Aslund at the Peterson Institute, he also co-authored a book on the transformation from communism. [2] The book contains chapters by Leszek Balcerowicz on Poland, Vaclav Klaus on the Czech Republic, Lajos Bokros on Hungary, Ivan Miklos on Slovakia, and Mart Laar on Estonia.

In 2013 he was appointed rector of the New Economic School in Moscow. He is also a member of the World Bank's Knowledge and Advisory Council, and a Visiting Fellow at the Peterson Institute for International Economics. Since November 2015, Dr Djankov has been a visiting professor at the London School of Economics.

Why a 'soft Brexit' is in the interest of both London and Brussels

Jan 05, 2017 16:53 pm UTC| Insights & Views Economy

London accounts for 85% of the EUs hedge fund assets, 78% of its foreign exchange turnover, 74% of over-the-counter interest rate derivatives, 64% of private equity assets and 59% of its international insurance premiums....

Economy

Japan’s Consumer Spending Stalls in July, Complicating Central Bank’s Interest Rate Strategy

Japanese household spending grew by only 0.1% in July, well below the expected 1.2% rise, government data showed. The slower-than-anticipated growth could hinder the Bank of Japans plans to raise interest rates, as weak...

Japan Climbs to 11th in Global Real Estate Transparency, Excelling in Sustainability

Japan has moved up to 11th place in Jones Lang LaSalles global real estate transparency index, with notable improvements in sustainability. The countrys tighter environmental regulations, including mandatory climate risk...

글로벌 증시 급락, 기술주 매도와 성장 우려로 엔비디아 및 아시아 시장 타격

9월 4일, 기술주 매도와 글로벌 경제 성장에 대한 우려가 커지면서 글로벌 주식 선물과 아시아 주식이 크게 하락했다. 특히 엔비디아(Nvidia)는 2790억 달러 규모의 기록적인 손실을 보이며 기술주 하락을 주도했고, 아시아 주요 반도체...

골드만삭스: 미국 법인세 개혁 가능성, S&P 500 수익 전망 변화시킬 수 있어

Investing.com에 따르면, 11월 대선 이후 미국 법인세 개혁이 SP 500 기업들의 수익 전망을 바꿀 수 있다고 골드만삭스 애널리스트들이 분석했다. 민주당의 카말라 해리스 부통령과 공화당의 도널드 트럼프 전 대통령 모두 법인세 구조...

글로벌 은행들 중국 성장률 전망 하향, 2024년 5% 목표 달성 의문 제기

뱅크오브아메리카(BofA)와 골드만삭스를 포함한 주요 글로벌 은행들이 중국의 2024년 성장률 전망을 5% 미만으로 하향 조정했다. BofA는 국내 수요 부진과 정책적 지원 부족을 주요 문제로 지적하며 4.8% 성장률을 예상하고...

Politics

Samsung Chip Executive Detained Over Alleged Technology Leak to China as Espionage Case Deepens

A former Samsung executive was arrested Thursday in South Korea on new charges related to the alleged theft of semiconductor technology. Authorities fear the executive, linked to a Chinese chip company, may attempt to flee...

도널드 트럼프, QAnon 밈 공유로 비난 직면... 트루스 소셜 재게시 문제 인정

도널드 트럼프는 트루스 소셜(Truth Social)에서 자신의 소셜 미디어 활동, 특히 재게시가 문제를 일으켰다는 점을 인정하며 다시 한번 비판에 직면했다. 최근 선거 유세에서 트럼프 전 대통령은 출처를 제대로 확인하지 않고 종종...

도널드 트럼프, 상승세 지속: 폴리마켓 베팅에서 5% 리드

도널드 트럼프가 백악관 경쟁에서 상당한 탄력을 얻고 있으며, 폴리마켓(Polymarket) 베팅에서 5% 앞서고 있다. 이 상승세는 2024년 대선 캠페인에 대한 신뢰가 커지고 있음을 반영하며, 법적 문제와 정치적 논란에도 불구하고 트럼프에...

BYD, 멕시코 전기차 공장 발표 2024년 미국 대선 이후로 연기

중국의 전기차 제조업체 BYD가 멕시코에 새로운 전기차 공장을 설립할 계획을 2024년 미국 대통령 선거 이후로 연기했다. 최근 판매 기록을 경신한 BYD는 중요한 투자 결정을 내리기 전 정치적 상황을 지켜보겠다는 입장이다. BYD는...

'Shameful' Senator Rick Scott Slammed Over ‘Infuriating’ Remarks in Leaked Video on Late-Term Abortion

Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) is facing harsh criticism after a secretly recorded video surfaced showing him making inflammatory claims about late-term abortion. The video, reportedly leaked by a student, has ignited outrage...

Science

SpaceX Hits 7,000-Starlink Milestone with Successful Falcon 9 Launch of 21 Satellites

SpaceX achieved a significant milestone on September 5, launching 21 additional Starlink satellites, surpassing 7,000 in orbit. The Falcon 9 rocket lifted off from Cape Canaveral, marking the 15th flight for this specific...

SpaceX Set for Back-to-Back Launches with Starlink and Polaris Dawn Missions This Week

SpaceX is gearing up for two consecutive launches this week, with a Starlink mission scheduled for September 5, followed by the groundbreaking Polaris Dawn mission on September 6. These launches mark SpaceXs return to...

John Deere Tests Starlink-Powered Connectivity for Farming Equipment in U.S. and Brazil

John Deere is testing Starlinks satellite internet technology in an early access program aimed at enhancing agricultural connectivity. The trials, conducted in the U.S. and Brazil, explore how Starlink can improve machine...

SpaceX's Falcon 9 Resumes Launches After FAA Approves Return to Flight Operations

SpaceXs Falcon 9 rocket has been cleared by the FAA to resume flight operations after a brief suspension due to a landing anomaly. The FAA announced that while the investigation into the incident continues, Falcon 9 can...

Elon Musk's 'Thermonuclear Lawsuit' Against Media Matters Heads to High-Profile Trial

Elon Musks thermonuclear lawsuit against Media Matters is advancing to trial after a U.S. District Judge denied the nonprofits motion to dismiss. The legal battle stems from Media Matters claims of antisemitic content on...

Technology

US SEC Tightens Crypto Oversight, Revokes License of Non-Compliant Crypto Lender

The US SEC has revoked Salt Blockchains securities license, citing the crypto lenders failure to submit required reports since late 2021. The move underscores the SECs increasing oversight of the cryptocurrency industry...

VanEck Shuts Down Ethereum ETF Futures Amid Waning Market Interest and Performance Struggles

VanEck has announced the closure and liquidation of its Ethereum ETF Futures (EFUT), citing declining market interest, poor performance, and investor demand. Shareholders have until September 16, 2024, to sell their shares...

Bitcoin Set for $50K Correction in September, Analysts Highlight Further Weakness Ahead

Bitcoin could experience a correction below $50K this September, analysts warn, as ongoing market weakness and reduced trading volumes heighten the risks of further declines. The cryptocurrency has already seen a...

Shiba Inu Community Burns 14 Million SHIB as Burn Rate Climbs 404% in 24 Hours

The Shiba Inu ecosystem reported a significant 404% increase in burn rate, resulting in the destruction of over 14 million SHIB tokens in a day. This uptick supports the communitys aim to gradually decrease supply and...

China’s $6/Hour NVIDIA GPU Rentals Undercut US Pricing Amidst Chip Availability Surge

Chinese cloud providers are offering access to NVIDIAs AI GPUs for just $6 an hour, nearly half the price of similar services in the US. Despite US sanctions, Chinese companies continue to acquire and rent these processors...