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Clive Crook

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Clive Crook
Born1955
Yorkshire, England
Occupation(s)Journalist, editor, columnist
Known forSenior editor at The Atlantic Monthly; deputy editor at The Economist; columnist for Bloomberg News
Notable workGlobalisation: Making Sense of an Integrating World: Reasons, Effects and Challenges

Clive Crook (born 1955) is a journalist and editor known for his work with prominent publications such as the Financial Times and the National Journal. He formerly served as a senior editor at The Atlantic Monthly and currently contributes columns and opinion pieces to Bloomberg News. Over a span of twenty years, Crook undertook multiple editorial responsibilities at The Economist, including the role of deputy editor from 1993 until 2005.

In 2006, he played a leading role as co-chair of the Copenhagen Consensus initiative, which influenced global development policy priorities. Additionally, Crook co-wrote Globalisation: Making Sense of an Integrating World: Reasons, Effects and Challenges, published by the Economist Group.

Background

Crook was born in Yorkshire and grew up in Lancashire. His academic journey included studies at Bolton School, Magdalen College, Oxford, and the London School of Economics. His professional experience extends to consultancy work for The World Bank and employment within Britain's Her Majesty's Treasury.

Publications

  • Globalisation: Making Sense of an Integrating World: Reasons, Effects and Challenges (Economist Books, 2002)
  • "Third World Economic Development" featured in the Concise Encyclopedia of Economics (1992)

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