About us - MSI

Michael’s Professional Background And Analytic Methodology

Dr. Ivanovitch continues the work he conducted during his consulting practice -- MSI GLOBAL INC -- founded in July 1987. Prior to that, he served as a senior economist at the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) in Paris, and as an international economist at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. He also taught at the Columbia Graduate School of Business, The American University in Paris, INSEAD and HEC (the two top-rated business schools in Europe). Dr. Ivanovitch holds a Ph.D. (economics), M.Phil. and M.B.A. from Columbia, and he also has a European law degree.

1 METHODOLOGY

The research methodology reflects a high degree of integration of the global economy and financial markets. Country-specific examinations are always conducted in a broader context of global flows of trade and finance.

2 ANALYSIS

Analytic techniques used are varied and multi-disciplinary. Formal modeling and quantitative estimations complement judgmental assessments based on the best and the most recent information available.

3 FINAL PRODUCT AND FEEDBACK

The product line consists of daily comments on key developments in global economic, financial and political affairs. Those events are topics of weekly essays. Readers are also encouraged to send inquiries and feedback on our research material.