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'''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.{{citation needed|date=January 2014}} |
'''John Peet''' (born May 8, 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.{{citation needed|date=January 2014}} |
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Born in [[Mombasa]] as the elder son of Frank and June Peet, he grew up in [[Kenya]] where his father held a government position until 1963 when the family relocated to [[Oxfordshire]]. |
Born in [[Mombasa]] as the elder son of Frank and June Peet, he grew up in [[Kenya]] 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]], [[Charterhouse School|Charterhouse]] and [[St John's College, Cambridge]], where he was awarded an academic scholarship. Whilst there, he took supervisions from the current Governor of the Bank of England, [[Mervyn King (economist)|Mervyn King]]. Peet was an active member of the Disraelians, a political club in Cambridge supporting more conservative fiscal policy. He graduated in 1975 with an MA degree in Economics, receiving 2nd class honours.{{citation needed|date=January 2014}} |
His education included [[The Pilgrims' School]], [[Charterhouse School|Charterhouse]] and [[St John's College, Cambridge]], where he was awarded an academic scholarship. Whilst there, he took supervisions from the current Governor of the Bank of England, [[Mervyn King (economist)|Mervyn King]]. Peet was an active member of the Disraelians, a political club in Cambridge supporting more conservative fiscal policy. He graduated in 1975 with an MA degree in Economics, receiving 2nd class honours.{{citation needed|date=January 2014}} |
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Peet is the writer of many successful Economist special reports on water, the future of Europe, [[Turkey]] and numerous others. |
Peet is the writer of many successful Economist special reports on water, the future of Europe, [[Turkey]] and numerous others. A recent special report on France, published in autumn 2012, prompted criticism from the [[Government of France]], owing to its negativity concerning government handling of the [[French economy]]<ref>http://www.theguardian.com/world/2012/nov/16/economist-front-cover-france</ref>. His first book, co-written with Anton La Guardia, is entitled 'Unhappy Union', and focuses on the [[European Union]] and the [[Eurocrisis]]. It is due out in Spring 2014.<ref>http://www.amazon.co.uk/Unhappy-Union-Crisis-Europe-Fixed/dp/1781252920</ref> |
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Before his appointment as European editor, Peet held the positions of Health correspondent, [[Washington, D.C.]] correspondent, [[Brussels]] correspondent, [[UK|Britain]] correspondent, Executive editor, Surveys editor and Business Affairs Editor. Prior to his career at The Economist, he was a civil servant, working for the British [[Treasury]] and [[Foreign Office]] (1976 to 1986).<ref>http://www.economist.com/mediadirectory/john-peet</ref> |
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Peet currently has homes in [[London]] and [[Wiltshire]]. He is married |
Peet currently has homes in [[London]] and [[Wiltshire]]. He 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 – Governments will be tempted by the wrong policies to tackle unemployment"], ''The Economist'' (13 November 2009). |
*[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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*[http://www.economist.com/news/leaders/21566640-why-france-could-become-biggest-danger-europes-single-currency-time-bomb-heart "The Time Bomb at the Heart of Europe"], ''The Economist'' (17 November 2012) |
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==Interviews== |
==Interviews== |
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*[http://www.economist.com/surveys/displaystory.cfm?story_id=5188244 John Peet, Europe Editor of The Economist, talks about his survey of Italy] (24 November 2005). |
*[http://www.economist.com/surveys/displaystory.cfm?story_id=5188244 John Peet, Europe Editor of The Economist, talks about his survey of Italy] (24 November 2005). |
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* [http://www.economist.com/surveys/displaystory.cfm?story_id=3282427 John Peet, Europe Editor of The Economist, talks about his survey of Ireland] (14 October 2004). |
* [http://www.economist.com/surveys/displaystory.cfm?story_id=3282427 John Peet, Europe Editor of The Economist, talks about his survey of Ireland] (14 October 2004). |
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== References == |
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== External links == |
== External links == |
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Revision as of 20:14, 29 April 2014
John Peet (born May 8, 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.[citation needed]
Born in Mombasa as the elder son of Frank and June Peet, he grew up in Kenya where his father held a government position until 1963 when the family relocated to Oxfordshire.
His education included The Pilgrims' School, Charterhouse and St John's College, Cambridge, where he was awarded an academic scholarship. Whilst there, he took supervisions from the current Governor of the Bank of England, Mervyn King. Peet was an active member of the Disraelians, a political club in Cambridge supporting more conservative fiscal policy. He graduated in 1975 with an MA degree in Economics, receiving 2nd class honours.[citation needed]
Peet is the writer of many successful Economist special reports on water, the future of Europe, Turkey and numerous others. A recent special report on France, published in autumn 2012, prompted criticism from the Government of France, owing to its negativity concerning government handling of the French economy[1]. His first book, co-written with Anton La Guardia, is entitled 'Unhappy Union', and focuses on the European Union and the Eurocrisis. It is due out in Spring 2014.[2]
Before his appointment as European editor, Peet held the positions of Health correspondent, Washington, D.C. correspondent, Brussels correspondent, Britain correspondent, Executive editor, Surveys editor and Business Affairs Editor. Prior to his career at The Economist, he was a civil servant, working for the British Treasury and Foreign Office (1976 to 1986).[3]
Peet currently has homes in London and Wiltshire. He 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).
- "The Time Bomb at the Heart of Europe", The Economist (17 November 2012)
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).
References
External links
- Short CV @ Economist
- Short CV @ 7th Munich Economic Summit (28–29 May 2009)
- Discussion of water supply privation
- [1]