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Peet has famously spoken out regarding the de-centralisation of public water supplies, trading it as a commodity, and in some cases, privatisation. [http://www.irc.nl/page/3066] |
Peet has famously spoken out regarding the de-centralisation of public water supplies, trading it as a commodity, and in some cases, privatisation. [http://www.irc.nl/page/3066] |
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In March 2006 Peet was also one of the possible candidates for the position of Editor-in-Chief of the Economist, after the resignation of former Editor Bill Emmott. After a brief selection period, it was decided te John Mickelthwait would take the role instead. |
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He currently lives in [[Wiltshire]], is married and has three children. |
He currently lives in [[Wiltshire]], is married and has three children. |
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John Peet (b. 1954) is a British journalist, who is at present the Europe editor of The Economist magazine and a highly-respected expert in economic matters including, but not limited to, water rights and real estate. He has been interviewed and been involved in public discussions on these topics (see references and external links below).
Peet was previously a Health Correspondent with The Economist from 1986-1998 and Business Affairs Editor (1998-2003). Prior to this he was Brussels Correspondent, Executive Editor, Surveys Editor, Finance Correspondent, Washington, DC Correspondent and Britain Correspondent. Previously he was a civil servant, working for the British Treasury and Foreign Office (1976 to 1986).
Peet has famously spoken out regarding the de-centralisation of public water supplies, trading it as a commodity, and in some cases, privatisation. [1]
In March 2006 Peet was also one of the possible candidates for the position of Editor-in-Chief of the Economist, after the resignation of former Editor Bill Emmott. After a brief selection period, it was decided te John Mickelthwait would take the role instead.
He currently lives in Wiltshire, is married and has three children.