Francoise Delmez

Dr. Françoise Delméz is a researcher at the Catholic University of Louvain (UCL), specializing in Labor Economics, Econometrics, and Financial Markets. She holds a PhD in Economic and Management Sciences (2019) and a Master in Economics (2013) from UCL.

• Education: Research Master in Economics (UCL), Specialized Master in Macroeconomics (UCL), Bachelor in Economics and Management (UCL)

Her research focuses on labor market dynamics, productivity, and the economic impact of financial crises, particularly in Belgium. She has published empirical studies analyzing how extended work hours affect firm productivity and costs, using datasets from the Belgian labor context.

Delméz’s recent publications (2017–2018) emphasize labor economics, with keywords like productivity, unemployment, and institutional frameworks. She has presented her findings at international conferences, including the European Association of Labour Economists and the Canadian Economic Association.

Her projects, such as 'Labor Market and Financial Markets: Causes of High and Persistent Unemployment Rates after Financial Crises' (2014–2019), highlight collaborations with senior academics and policy-relevant analysis.

She actively participates in academic workshops and seminars, contributing to debates on labor costs and macroeconomic policies.