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Lord Mervyn King

Lord Mervyn King is a British economist who served as the Governor of the Bank of England from 2003 to 2013. In this role, he led the UK's central bank, overseeing monetary policy to maintain financial stability and control inflation. He played a key part in responding to the 2008 global financial crisis by implementing measures to support the economy and ensure banking stability. Known for his expertise and independent judgment, King contributed to shaping the UK’s economic policy during a critical period of financial upheaval.