Albu Lucian Liviu

Albu Lucian Liviu is an Academician of the Romanian Academy (since 2013) and Director of the Institute for Economic Forecasting, Romanian Academy (since 1998). He holds a Professor title from the Bucharest University of Economic Studies (BUES) and a Research Professorship from the Romanian Academy. His career includes roles as Minister of Labour and Social Protection (2000) and leadership in major institutions like the National Institute of Economic Research and the Institute of Industrial Economics.

Education: Master’s degree in Economic Cybernetics and Statistics (BUES, 1977), PhD in Economics (Romanian Academy, 1991), Research Professor (1993), and Full Professor (1998). He conducted research at CEPREMAP, University of Paris I, and served as Honorary Visiting Professor at the University of Leicester’s Centre for European Economic Studies (1997–1998).

Research focuses on European economics, nonlinear economic modeling, sustainability of public debt, and transition economies. He coordinates doctoral and post-doctoral programs in economics and has participated in over 30 international projects (EU, World Bank, UNDP) and 40 national projects. Awards include the Romanian Academy’s highest honor (Academician) and multiple honorary doctorates.

He is founder and chief editor of the Journal for Economic Forecasting (ISI-indexed), and serves on over 20 editorial boards. His publications include 40+ books, 200+ articles, and 100+ conference papers. Professional memberships span institutions like the National Fiscal Council, Global Development Network, and European economic networks.