József Fogarasi

József Fogarasi is a Full Professor at the Faculty of Economics and Social Sciences, Partium Christian University, where he contributes to programs in Banking and Finance, Management, and Entrepreneurship. His academic foundation includes a Ph.D. in Economics from Corvinus University of Budapest and an MA from Babeș-Bolyai University.

• Ph.D. in Economics, Corvinus University of Budapest, 2004
• MA in Economics, Babeș-Bolyai University, Cluj-Napoca, 1997

His research centers on agricultural economics, with emphasis on technical efficiency, foreign trade, risk management, and the impact of European integration on agriculture. He applies econometric and productivity analysis methods to evaluate farm performance, climate effects, and policy impacts. His teaching spans microeconomics, finance, and econometrics at both BSc and MSc levels.

The recent publications reflect a strong focus on agricultural productivity, climate change impacts, institutional quality, and exchange rate effects on trade. Using advanced methods like DEA and stochastic frontier analysis, his work bridges policy and empirical economics, particularly in Central and Eastern Europe. Collaborations with international scholars underscore the global relevance of his research.

Notable recognition includes the Bolyai János Research Fellowship from the Hungarian Academy of Sciences. Other awards stem from competitive grants by OTKA, CERGE-EI/GDN, and Eco-Net.

• Bolyai János Research Fellowship – Director (2010–2013)
• Effects of Exchange Rate Volatility on Agri-Food Trade – Director (2008–2009)
• Credit Constraints, Investment, Performance, and Subsidies in Agriculture – Researcher (2005–2007)
• International Trade and FDI in Agri-Food Economy – Researcher (2004–2007)
• Supply Elasticity of Agricultural Products – Director (2004–2005)
• Competitive Position of Agricultural Entrepreneurs – Researcher (2000–2003)

He is an active member of leading professional associations including the Agricultural and Applied Economics Association (AAEA), European Association of Agricultural Economics (EAAE), and International Association of Agricultural Economists (IAAE). His work is conducted within the Center for Economics and Business Studies at Partium Christian University, which supports interdisciplinary research in economics and management.