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Tej Parikh

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Economics Leader Writer at Financial Times
📍 United Kingdom

Tej Parikh is an Economics Leader Writer for the Financial Times, shaping the outlets commentary on key economic issues. His background includes roles as Chief Economist at The Institute of Directors and Director at Fitch Ratings. He holds a Masters degree from Yale University and a Bachelors from University College London.

Beyond his primary role, Tej is a freelance global public policy analyst and journalist with significant experience covering Europe, South, and Southeast Asia. His work focuses on national and global governance issues, reflecting a deep interest in international economics and political economy.

His articles and analysis are frequently featured in prestigious publications like Foreign Affairs, The Guardian, Foreign Policy, and on networks such as CNN and the BBC.

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Experience
13 Years
Current Role
Economics Leader Writer
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
United Kingdom
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Topics Tej cares about

UK Economic Policy
Writes extensively in his Financial Times newsletter about UK-specific issues, including tax policy, work ethic, and the nation's economic challenges.
Future of Work
Analyzes the impact of technology on labor, specifically exploring arguments against an AI-driven "jobpocalypse" and the changing nature of employment.
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Career

Work history

8-2022
Economics Leader Writer
Financial Times
7-2021 - 8-2022
Director, Economics
Fitch Ratings
5-2019 - 7-2021
Chief Economist
The Institute of Directors
7-2017 - 5-2019
Senior Economist
The Institute of Directors
7-2016 - 7-2021
Global Public Policy Consultant and Journalist
Freelance
In the press

Media appearances

Tej Parikh – Financial Times author page. Featured in Financial Times
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Tej Parikh – Articles (Financial Times journalist). Featured in Muck Rack
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Education
2014 - 2015
Master of Arts (M.A.)
Yale University
2008 - 2011
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.)
UCL
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