# In an op-ed, Prof. Nouriel Roubini explains the prevalence of economic risk

1 Faculty News June 28, 2013 ![Project Syndicate logo](/sites/default/files/styles/246w/public/assets/images/con_030500.jpg?itok=ONV7lJ6H)>

Excerpt from [Project Syndicate](http://www.project-syndicate.org/commentary/a-new-de-risking-cycle-for-financial-markets-by-nouriel-roubini) -- "A new period of uncertainty and volatility has begun, and it seems likely to lead to choppy economies and choppy markets. Indeed, a broader de-risking cycle for financial markets could be at hand."

[Read more](http://www.project-syndicate.org/commentary/a-new-de-risking-cycle-for-financial-markets-by-nouriel-roubini)

Additional coverage appeared on [Slate](http://www.slate.com/articles/business/project_syndicate/2013/06/roubini_look_for_de_risking_in_the_financial_markets.html) and [The New York Times](http://boss.blogs.nytimes.com/2013/07/08/this-week-in-small-business-the-employer-mandate/).