Claudio LUPI

Prof. Claudio LUPi is a Full Professor at the Department of Economics, University of Molise. His expertise spans econometrics, financial accounting, and time series analysis with a focus on Benford's Law applications, regional economics, and consumer behavior. He has contributed significantly to understanding financial statement quality in public entities, business cycle synchronization, and the impact of elections on governance. His research also explores innovative areas like medical data simulation for atrial fibrillation detection.

Key research areas include statistical methodology (e.g., unit root testing, copula models), public sector economics (municipal governance, fiscal policies), and consumer studies (cultured meat acceptance, dietary trends). His work bridges theoretical econometrics with practical applications in policy and healthcare.

Prof. LUPi has authored over 50 publications since 1992, with recent articles emphasizing Benford's Law validation, cross-country banking analysis, and spatial economic dynamics. He actively contributes to R package development for econometric testing (e.g., CADFtest) and has collaborated on national projects like Italy's GDP forecasting.