Economist Dr. Doom is extra gloomy as he warns of a 'deep and protracted' recession—and says World War III has already begun

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There’s nothing like a doomsday prediction to start the week. And don’t worry, Nouriel Roubini has plenty of them. 

The economist, professor emeritus at New York University’s Stern School of Business, and CEO of Roubini Macro Associates, has even earned the moniker “Dr. Doom” for his pessimistic forecasts.