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Michael Brei is a Professor in Economics at the University of Lille. He is Program Coordinator for the Master in Banking and Finance (Master – Monnaie, Banque, Finance, Assurance). Prior to this, he worked as Lecturer at the University of the West Indies (2015-2018) and Assistant Professor at the University Paris Nanterre (2010-2015). Michael's research has examined subjects such as the role of banks during financial crises, the role of government-owned banks in the crisis resolution, the effect of bank bailouts on bank lending and risk taking, as well as the potential effects of the new Basel III capital regulation on the pro-cyclicality of the banking sector. He has published in recognized international journals including the Journal of Banking and Finance, Economic Policy, Journal of International Money and Finance, and Journal of Financial Stability. His work has also been cited in the international media. Michael holds a PhD in Economics from the University of Bonn, where he also obtained his Master degree in Economics.