Emil Kalchev

Emil Kalchev serves as an Associate Professor in the Economics Department at New Bulgarian University (NBU), where he has been a full-time lecturer since 2006. His academic career spans multiple institutions including the University of National and World Economy (UNWE) and USAG, where he previously worked as a part-time lecturer. He holds a PhD in Social and Economic Sciences from the Vienna University of Economics and has extensive professional experience in financial consulting, government service, and banking.

Education:

• Master in International Economic Relations, University of National and World Economy, Sofia
• Mathematics studies, Sofia University "Kliment Ohridski"
• Political Science studies, Friedrich-Wilhelm University, Bonn
• PhD in Social and Economic Sciences, Vienna University of Economics

Professor Kalchev's research focuses on corporate finance, tax planning, and applied macroeconomics, with particular emphasis on Bulgarian economic policy. His work analyzes tax systems, fiscal sector dynamics, financial decision modeling, and agricultural economics. He has published extensively on flat tax systems, corporate finance strategies, and Bulgaria's economic integration within the EU framework. His publications reveal a consistent focus on practical policy applications, with significant attention to tax evasion determinants, agricultural taxation, and stakeholder engagement in economic development.

As Chief Economist at Raiffeisenbank (Bulgaria) since 2014 and member of Raiffeisen Research Vienna, he bridges academic theory and financial practice. His scholarly output shows strong thematic continuity in fiscal policy analysis, with increasing attention to smart agriculture implementation and pandemic economic impacts in recent years. The publications demonstrate methodological diversity spanning theoretical modeling, empirical analysis, and policy evaluation.

Professor Kalchev maintains active professional engagement through academic administration roles at NBU and membership in collective academic bodies. His practical experience includes serving as a financial consultant for Siemens AD in Munich, working at the German Bundestag, and holding positions at the Bulgarian Ministry of Economy.