Stephen Hannah is a freelance economist working as Adjunct Professor for both NYU London and Syracuse London, specialising in macroeconomic and monetary analysis. Stephen has substantial experience in financial markets and public affairs, having formerly been a Chief Economist, Board Director and consultant at several City banks. Following undergraduate and postgraduate studies at the University of Sussex and University College London, his career began in the UK Parliament as an Officer of the House of Commons. Before entering the City, Stephen lectured at the University of Keele, publishing research on macroeconomic theory and labour markets, and was an Economic Adviser at HM Treasury on econometric modelling, exchange rate regimes, foreign currency borrowing, reserves management and monetary policy. sphannah@syr.edu