Mark Zandi, Ph.D

Founder of Economy.com and director of research at Moody Analytics, Dr Mark Zandi is one of the leading economists of our time.

Zandi is a trusted advisor and researcher, having both founded his own analytics companies and been a consultant for numerous organisations both in the private and public sector. Moody Analytics is a leading provider of data and analytical tools, and as chief economist at the institution, Zandi frequently testifies before congress as well as briefing corporate boards and business leaders. He is regularly quoted in publications such as The Washington Post, and appears on current affairs and news networks such as NBC, CNN, NPR and CNBC. Zandi has also released two books, the first called Financial Shock: A 360º Look at the Subprime Mortgage Implosion in which he offers insight into examines the impact of the financial crisis which started in 2007. His most recent book is titled Paying the Price: Ending the Great Recession and Beginning a New American Century, and examines how fiscal policy affected the Great Recession. Both are now recognised as key guides to recent US economic trends, and as blueprints for how to avoid financial crises in the future. His research has directly affected government policy, as he was quoted in the report on President Barack Obama’s proposed economic stimulus package, which eventually became the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.

This economics expert is also on the board of directors at MGIC, America’s largest private mortgage insurance company. He serves as lead director of the Reinvestment Fund which offers financial support and investment for some of the US’s most underprivileged communities.