Miklós Koren

Miklós Koren is a Professor of Economics at Central European University and Senior Research Fellow at the HUN-REN Centre for Economic and Regional Studies. His work bridges international trade, economic development, and managerial economics, focusing on trade policy, productivity spillovers, and the role of managers in development.

• Ph.D., Harvard University (2005)
• M.A., Central European University (2000)
• M.Sc., Budapest University of Economics (1999)

His research explores trade facilitation, managerial impact on firm performance, and technological diversification. Recent work includes studies on expatriate managers, pandemic-related business disruptions, and the legacy of communist-era management practices.

Key trends in his publications (2020–2024) emphasize

• managerial mobility and firm productivity (2024)
• machine learning vs. gravity models (2024)
• trade volatility and development (2023)
• data transparency standards (2022)

Scientific awards include

• ERC Starting Grant (2012)
• Nicholas Káldor Prize (2014)
• Young Economist Award (2002, 2004)

As Data Editor for Review of Economic Studies and Associate Editor for Journal of International Economics, he shapes methodological rigor in empirical research. His 2013 paper on technological diversification remains foundational for understanding volatility in developing economies.