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William White

ex-BIS chief economist; financial-cycle / "lean against the wind"

Former chief economist at the Bank for International Settlements who warned of global financial imbalances ahead of the 2008 crisis.

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Rank #97·ex-BIS chief economist; financial-cycle / "lean against the wind"
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Adam Posen
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10 May 2026
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