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Jozef Konings is a Full Professor at the Faculty of Economics and Business (KU Leuven) and currently serves as Dean of the Nazarbayev University Graduate School of Business (Astana, Kazakhstan) while on leave from KU Leuven. He specializes in International Finance, Firm Dynamism, and Globalization, using big data to address economic questions. His affiliations include the Leuven Center for Regional Economic Policy, VIVES - Regional Economics Research Centre, and advisory roles with institutions like the Belgian National Productivity Council.
- Education: PhD in Economics from the London School of Economics.
- Leadership Roles: Dean at NUGSB, former Dean at KU Leuven's School of Economics and Business, founding director of VIVES.
His research explores how granular data and big data improve understanding of firm-level dynamics, international trade, and policy evaluation. Key projects include analyzing superstar spillovers in FDI, energy price regulation, and historical infrastructure impacts. His work bridges theoretical frameworks with real-world policy applications, particularly in European economic reform and global value chains.
Recent publications focus on productivity mismeasurement, cost-of-living disparities, and firm-to-firm transaction networks. These studies highlight the role of intangible assets, exchange rate shocks, and multinational firm behavior in shaping economic outcomes.
- Scientific Awards:
- Research Fellow, Center for Economic Policy Research (CEPR), London
- Fellow, Royal Flemish Academy for Sciences and Arts
As a supervisor, he has guided PhD research on firm dynamics, price adjustment, and regional clusters. He has contributed to policy evaluations for the European Commission and advised institutions like the IMF and OECD.
