Roman Horvath

Roman Horvath is a Full Professor at the Institute of Economic Studies, Faculty of Social Sciences, Charles University, Prague. He has held significant roles including Head of Department (2015-), Director for Research (2011-2015), and Head of Research Unit at the Czech National Bank (2009-2010). His affiliations include the European Parliament's Monetary Experts Panel (2015-2019), World Bank consultancy (2019), and leadership in the Czech Economic Society (President 2014-2016).

Research Interests: Horvath's work spans

• Central Banking and Monetary Policy
• Financial Development and Stability
• Economic Policy and Growth
• Bayesian Econometrics
• Wealth Inequality and Institutional Trust
• Climate and Natural Disaster Economics

His research often integrates empirical analysis, meta-analysis, and policy evaluation.

Article Trends: Horvath's publications focus on macroeconomic policy, financial stability, and Bayesian modeling. Key areas include central banking communication, SME finance, remittances, and the impact of natural disasters on financial systems. His work appears in top journals like Journal of International Economics and IMF Economic Review, with a strong emphasis on policy relevance and empirical rigor.

Scientific Awards and Honors:

• European Association of Comparative Economic Studies Biennial Award (2010)
• Monetary Experts Panel, European Parliament (2015-2019)
• President, Czech Economic Society (2014-2016)
• Chair, Grant Agency of Czech Republic Evaluation Committee (2013-2015)

Editorial and Advisory Roles: He serves as Editor-in-Chief of the Czech Journal of Economics and Finance, Associate Editor for Open Economies Review and Journal of Financial Stability. He has consulted for the European Parliament and World Bank, including a short-term role in August 2024.