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'''John Peet''' (born 1954) is a British |
'''John Peet''' (born 1954) is a British journalist, who is at present the European editor of ''[[The Economist]]'' newspaper. He is widely considered an expert on European affairs. |
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Born in [[Kenya]] as the elder son of Frank and June Peet, he lived in [[Mombasa]] where his father held a government position until 1963 when the family relocated to [[Oxfordshire]]. |
Born in [[Kenya]] as the elder son of Frank and June Peet, he lived in [[Mombasa]] where his father held a government position until 1963 when the family relocated to [[Oxfordshire]]. |
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His education included [[The Pilgrims' school]] in [[Winchester]], [[Charterhouse School|Charterhouse]] and [[St John's College, Cambridge]], having been awarded a scholarship to the university. Whilst there, he took supervisions from the current Governor of the Bank of England, [[Mervyn King (economist)|Mervyn King]]. He received an MA degree in |
His education included [[The Pilgrims' school]] in [[Winchester]], [[Charterhouse School|Charterhouse]] and [[St John's College, Cambridge]], having been awarded a scholarship to the university. Whilst there, he took supervisions from the current Governor of the Bank of England, [[Mervyn King (economist)|Mervyn King]]. He received an MA degree in Economics with 2nd class honours. John Peet has been the writer of several successful Economist surveys such as 'Water','The Future of Europe', and '[[Turkey]]'. His most recent piece was a survey of France, published in autumn 2012. This particular article prompted some wide criticism from the [[Government of France]], owing to its negativity concerning government handling of the [[French economy]]. He was previously 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 [[UK|Britain]] Correspondent. Previously he was a civil servant, working for the British [[Treasury]] and [[Foreign Office]] (1976 to 1986). |
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John Peet currently lives in [[Wiltshire]] and |
John Peet currently lives in [[Wiltshire]] and London, is married, has three children and a [[West Highland White Terrier]] named Holly. |
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==Articles== |
==Articles== |
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*[http://www.economist.com/theworldin/displaystory.cfm?story_id=14742319 "Europe isn't working |
*[http://www.economist.com/theworldin/displaystory.cfm?story_id=14742319 "Europe isn't working – Governments will be tempted by the wrong policies to tackle unemployment"], ''The Economist'' (13 November 2009). |
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==Interviews== |
==Interviews== |
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== External links == |
== External links == |
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*[http://www.economist.com/mediadirectory/listing.cfm?journalistID=17 Short CV @ Economist] |
*[http://www.economist.com/mediadirectory/listing.cfm?journalistID=17 Short CV @ Economist] |
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*[http://www.munich-economic-summit.com/mes_2009/profiles/pr_peet.htm Short CV @ 7th Munich Economic Summit ( |
*[http://www.munich-economic-summit.com/mes_2009/profiles/pr_peet.htm Short CV @ 7th Munich Economic Summit (28–29 May 2009)] |
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*[http://www.irc.nl/page/3066 Discussion of water supply privation] |
*[http://www.irc.nl/page/3066 Discussion of water supply privation] |
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Revision as of 12:02, 29 January 2013
John Peet (born 1954) is a British journalist, who is at present the European editor of The Economist newspaper. He is widely considered an expert on European affairs.
Born in Kenya as the elder son of Frank and June Peet, he lived in Mombasa where his father held a government position until 1963 when the family relocated to Oxfordshire.
His education included The Pilgrims' school in Winchester, Charterhouse and St John's College, Cambridge, having been awarded a scholarship to the university. Whilst there, he took supervisions from the current Governor of the Bank of England, Mervyn King. He received an MA degree in Economics with 2nd class honours. John Peet has been the writer of several successful Economist surveys such as 'Water','The Future of Europe', and 'Turkey'. His most recent piece was a survey of France, published in autumn 2012. This particular article prompted some wide criticism from the Government of France, owing to its negativity concerning government handling of the French economy. He was previously 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).
John Peet currently lives in Wiltshire and London, is married, has three children and a West Highland White Terrier named Holly.
Articles
- "Europe isn't working – Governments will be tempted by the wrong policies to tackle unemployment", The Economist (13 November 2009).
Interviews
- (Greek) "Το πραγματικό πρόβλημα είναι η Ισπανία", An interview with John Peet by Κυριακάτικη Ελευθεροτυπία (Kyriakatiki Eleftherotypia) {Sunday edition of the Greek daily} (7 February 2010).
- John Peet, Europe Editor of The Economist, talks about his survey of Italy (24 November 2005).
- John Peet, Europe Editor of The Economist, talks about his survey of Ireland (14 October 2004).
External links
- Short CV @ Economist
- Short CV @ 7th Munich Economic Summit (28–29 May 2009)
- Discussion of water supply privation