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Simon Tilford

Simon Tilford joined the CER in February 2006 as head of the business unit, and in September 2007 he became chief economist. He previously worked as an economist and analyst for the Economist Intelligence Unit in London. Prior to this, he was an economist with Nomura International, covering central and eastern European economies. He writes and comments on all aspects of European politics and economies, with a particular focus on competitiveness, the sustainability of the euro, demographics and the environment. Simon has an MA in International Political Economy from Warwick University and a BA in Politics and Economics from Bristol University. He speaks German and some French.