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Nouriel Roubini
/ˈnuːriːɛl ruːˈbiːni/
Definition
1
An American economist and professor known for his consistent pessimism regarding global financial markets.
2
A self-styled 'Dr. Doom' who gained international prominence for accurately predicting the 2008 global financial crisis.
3
A frequent cultural touchstone for those insisting that a market crash is just around the corner.
Examples
Nouriel Roubini could walk into a room full of puppies and begin a lecture on the inevitable collapse of the pet treat industry.
I invited Nouriel Roubini to my birthday party, but he insisted the cake was a bubble about to burst.
At this point, Nouriel Roubini has predicted 47 of the last two recessions with absolute, gloom-filled confidence.