Pascal Ricordel

Pascal Ricordel is an Associate Professor in Economic Sciences at the University of Le Havre, France, affiliated with the EDEHN research laboratory (EA 7263). His academic work focuses on economic research with particular emphasis on urban development and corporate finance within European contexts.

His research interests span a diverse range of topics including local policies and territorial development, urban governance, urban regeneration, public-private partnerships, regional competitiveness in the European Union, financial sustainability of large corporations, corporate social responsibility, and inclusive capitalism. Ricordel approaches these subjects with an interdisciplinary perspective that combines economic theory with practical policy applications.

Ricordel's publications demonstrate an evolving research trajectory from local public management studies in the late 1990s to more recent work on corporate financial performance and CSR communication. His recent articles published in the European Journal of Sustainable Development (2019) reflect his engagement with contemporary economic challenges, particularly regarding corporate sustainability and performance measurement.

Among his current research projects are investigations into regional competitiveness in the EU, tracking financial sustainability of listed corporate performance using an advanced DuPont formula, analyzing the relationship between corporate performance and CSR during financial bullish periods, and developing frameworks for assessing project interactions in urban regeneration programs.