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Gustavo Laframboise-Pierre, Director of Statistical Creation at the European Central Bank, is a fictional character created by David Hague. Gustavo is featured in a series of satirical economic commentaries written by Mr Hague. The character is used as a foil for Mr. Hague as he explores the amusing and in some cases unbelievable state of global finances. Prior to becoming Director of Statistical Creation at the European Central Bank, Gustavo was a bookie and loan shark in New York City. Gustavo had the the good fortune of having a senior member of the European Central Bank as a client. The banker made a massive and, as it turned out, incorrect wager on the most recent Soccer World Cup. The only way the debt could be settled was for the individual to offer Gustavo a highly paid sinecure at the European Central Bank. As Director of Statistical Creation, Gustavo job is to create statistics that will calm the public and help the bank to rationalize the bank's actions. Gustavo's character also provides Mr. Hague with fictional inside information that allows the satire to discuss many stories from current economic events.