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    Nick M.

    Nick M.

    Economist / Statistician / Analyst

    Southampton, United Kingdom

    I’m expert in two broadly defined disciplines: Economics and Statistics. I studied economics for ten years, achieving a PhD title. I have a deep knowledge in a wide variety of...Read moreI’m expert in two broadly defined disciplines: Economics and Statistics.
    I studied economics for ten years, achieving a PhD title. I have a deep knowledge in a wide variety of fields, which serves me very well in real life problems, as in applied economics everything depends on everything else.
    Throughout my career I have worked as both economist and statistician, in the private sector, the government, and at university. I have solved some difficult problems, which didn’t have off-the-shelf solutions. I provide more details in my career section.
    I can solve almost every problem in economics and / or statistics. As an example I’d mention the following areas. If your problem is not listed please contact me and I might still be able to help you!

    - Macroeconomics
    - Microeconomics
    - Econometrics
    - Housing economics
    - Population economics (including the provision of pensions)
    - Net Present Value (NPV) and Internal Rate of Return (IRR) to an investment
    - Economic research and literature review
    - Writing reports and articles

    - Data analysis
    - Statistical modelling and estimation, including time series methods; logistic regression; analysis of variance; multivariate analysis; and other techniques
    - I am familiar with a wide range of databases, produced either by the government or international organisations, and I can find the right data for your problem.
    - I can do almost everything on Excel. Furthermore I can develop Macros, and enable you to do large volumes of analysis at the press of a button.

    Area Covered: European Economic Area


    Work Experience
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    Summary: Throughout my career I worked as economist, statistician and university tutor, in a wide range of organisations.
    After I completed my MSc in Economics I worked for “Athens Economics” (Greece), an economic consultancy. The firm was rather small and this gave me the opportunity to get involved with everything and learn everything.
    I left Athens Economics to study for a PhD, at the University of Southampton. During my PhD study I also delivered tutorials to final year students.
    When I completed my PhD I went to the Office for National Statistics (UK) as a Statistical Methodologist. During the five years I stayed there I solved some very challenging problems, which were widely believed “impossible”.
    In 2007 I joined the newly established “National Housing & Planning Advice Unit” (NHPAU) as an Economist. During my time there I did analysis of the housing market. I convinced the NHPAU for the merits of free market and that more housing provision is the only real solution to England’s chronic housing problem.
    Job Title: Economist
    Company: NHPAU and DCLG
    Description: a. Providing economic insight, on housing and macroeconomic issues. Also advising colleagues from non-economics backgrounds, as well as the Unit’s Executive.
    b. Managing an economic model of housing affordability.
    c. Also, developing "macros" on Excel and linking them to the model.
    d. Housing affordability analysis and forecasting.
    e. Representing the NHPAU to external stakeholders.
    f. Providing training on housing economics, to external stakeholders.
    g. Evaluating the economic analysis of externally commissioned research.
    From:19/Feb/2007 To:31/Jul/2011

    Job Title: Statistical Methodologist
    Company: Office for National Statistics
    Description: Applying the theory of statistics on innovative projects, using advanced statistical techniques. Also providing statistical expertise and advice, across the Organisation. Examples include:
    a. Developed "backcasts" for the "Labour Force Survey" time series, using multivariate time series techniques.
    b. Developed a method to produce preliminary Labour Force Survey estimates, using weekly time series data.
    c. Developed a method to produce unemployment estimates by local authority, using logistic regression.
    d. Daily supported over fifty colleagues on seasonal adjustment. Also helped develop standard procedures to be automatically applied throughout the Organisation.
    From:01/Oct/2001 To:18/Feb/2007

    Job Title: Tutor of Economics
    Company: University of Southampton
    Description: Delivering tutorials to final year students, teaching “Applied Macroeconomics”. Also holding office hours, to support students with queries.
    From:01/Oct/1998 To:26/Jan/2001

    Job Title: Economist
    Company: Athens Economics
    Description: a. Macroeconomic analysis of the Greek economy. Producing weekly, monthly and six-monthly reports.
    b. Sector analysis. Comparing firms’ financial data to measure relevant performance or assessing the prospects of a sector in general.
    c. Econometric modelling, estimation and simulation. Example: Estimate the demand for cigarettes, using the “Almost Ideal Demand System”. Analyse the effects of alternative taxation scenarios for a customer.
    d. Writing on a monthly basis an article on matters of general economic interest for a business magazine, in a language suitable for non-economists. Example: The role of expectations in the economy.
    From:28/Aug/1995 To:22/Dec/1996



    Education
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    Summary: I studied economics for ten years, achieving a BSc and MSc from the Athens University of Economics & Business, and a PhD in Economics from the University of Southampton. During this long study I developed a deep expertise in many different fields of economics, as well as statistics, mathematics and econometrics. Furthermore, I developed the skill of “thinking economics” and applying my expertise on real life problems.
    Degree: PhD
    Field of Study: Economics
    University / College: University of Southampton
    From:22/Sep/1997 To:14/Sep/2001

    Degree: MSc
    Field of Study: Economics
    University / College: Athens University of Economics & Business
    From:04/Oct/1993 To:30/Jun/1995

    Degree: BSc
    Field of Study: Economics
    University / College: Athens University of Economics & Business
    From:03/Oct/1988 To:30/Sep/1992

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    • 13 Jan 2017 Ilka V.
      Ilka V.
      Groningen, NL

      not really delivered what I expected

      Nick M.
      Nick M.

      You came to me with just a couple of days for your course assignment and seeking a quick fix. Sorry, quick fixes don't exist... And you realised it too, because AFTER you gave your feedback you contacted me again, asking for the thorough work.

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      City of London, GB

      great job! Thanks for everything Nick

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      Helped me with everything I needed help on - answered all of my questions, was easy to get a hold of.. Strongly recommend him

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