João C. Claudio

Dr. João C. Claudio is a Senior Economist ("Senior Advisor") at the German Council of Economic Experts, where he joined the scientific staff in February 2023. Previously, he worked at the Federal Statistical Office of Germany and the Halle Institute for Economic Research (IWH).

• Education: Studied economics (2008-2022) at Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz, Free University of Berlin, University of Bern, and Leipzig University.
• PhD: Received in 2022 for research on the empirical role of technology, expectations, and commodity markets in macroeconomics.

Research Focus: His work centers on macroeconomic dynamics, including:

• Business cycle analysis
• Productivity trends
• Commodity market interactions
• Technological impacts on economic modeling

Claudio's 2020 publication on GDP forecasting using a MIDAS approach reflects his expertise in econometric modeling and regional economic analysis. While no awards are listed, his academic and professional trajectory demonstrates a strong commitment to empirical macroeconomic research.