Capital Economics
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| Industry | Economics, finance |
|---|---|
| Founded | London (1999) |
| Founder | Roger Bootle |
| Headquarters | London, United Kingdom |
Key people |
Roger Bootle, Chairman Julian Jessop, Director Jonathan Loynes, Director |
Number of employees | 50 |
| Website | https://www.capitaleconomics.com |
Capital Economics is an economic research consultancy based in London. In 2012 it won the Wolfson Economics Prize for the best proposal on how a member state could leave the eurozone.
History
Roger Bootle founded Capital Economics in 1999.[1] He and Capital Economics won the £250,000 Wolfson Economics Prize in 2012, "for the best plan for dealing with member states leaving the eurozone".[2]
In 2014, Bootle sold a stake in Capital Economics to part of Lloyds Banking Group; the transaction valued his company at £70 million.[3] Four years later, Phoenix Equity Partners purchased a majority stake in the consultancy from Bootle; this valued the business at £95 million.[1] Bootle retained his chairman role and a reduced financial interest in Capital Economics.[1][4]
Principal staff
- Roger Bootle, Chairman
- Julian Jessop, Chief Global Economist
- Jonathan Loynes, Chief European Economist. Loynes came top of the Sunday Times table of UK economic forecasters in both 2000 and 2005.[5]
References
- 1 2 3 White, Lucy (23 March 2018). "Roger Bootle's Research Firm Capital Economics Set for £95m Sale to Private Equity". city a.m. Retrieved 18 July 2018.
- ↑ Gregory, Mark (5 July 2012). "Wolfson Prize for Euro Wxit Plan Won by Roger Bootle". BBC. Retrieved 18 July 2018.
- ↑ Kahn, Mehreen (18 October 2016). "Roger Bootle to step down to part-time role at Capital Economics". Financial Times. Retrieved 18 July 2018.
- ↑ "Capital Economics announces investment by Phoenix Equity Partners". Capital Economics. 27 March 2018. Retrieved 18 July 2018.
- ↑ Our Staff - Global Economics