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George Magnus

Economist and Author

George Magnus

Economist and Author

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George Magnus

George Magnus

George Magnus is an independent economist and commentator, an Associate at the China Centre, Oxford University, and an adviser to some asset management companies.

He is a regular contributor to the Financial Times, Prospect Magazine and other written media, and appears regularly on BBC TV and radio, Bloomberg TV and other outlets.

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"George Magnus does not look like a prophet. Yet this is the man widely acknowledged to have predicted that the US sub-prime mortgage crisis would trigger a global recession."

- Josephine Moulds, The Daily Telegraph

George Magnus's Viewpoints Blog

  • It’s ok to call the Chinese Communist Party to account
  • Protecting lives and protecting the economy is not a choice
  • Covid-19 as metaphor for China’s economic development conundrum
  • Trade dogs of war collared for now, but still growling
  • As the 2020s dawn, China’s search for financial stability isn’t getting easier

Latest Articles

  • A Messy Financial Divorce for the US and China

    Even as official financial decoupling progresses, US and other financial firms are – with China’s blessing – building asset management, securities, life insurance, fintech, and custody businesses in the Chinese market. Should President-elect Joe Biden's administration support this process or double down on decoupling? Read more →

  • The Biden Agenda for US-China Relations

    As President-elect Joe Biden, scans his China inbox, how might things evolve in 2021 with regard to China? Read more →

  • The Ant saga should teach Western investors a Chinese lesson

    The pulling of Ant's IPO was important for Jack Ma and fintech rules and regs, but has wider implications for Chinese capital markets and for China Read more →

  • Has the pandemic emboldened or weakened China in the global system?

    First published: LSE Ideas 03/11/2020

    If the 2008 financial crisis and aftermath was the time China lost respect for the western economic model,

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  • Can China seize the moment?

    The secrecy surrounding this week's 5th Plenum will be lifted in due course. It's a moment China wants to exploit but can it? Read more →

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