Sergio Rossi-Pedruzzi

Sergio Rossi-Pedruzzi is a Professor of Economics at the University of Fribourg, affiliated with the Department of Economics within the Faculty of Management, Economics and Social Sciences. He holds a Ph.D. in Political Economy (1996) and has been recognized with awards from the UK Committee of Vice-Chancellors and Principals for his Economics Ph.D. work at University College London. His research focuses on macroeconomic analysis, monetary policy, financial crises, and payment systems, with over 100 publications. He regularly contributes to media discussions on economic issues and has authored influential works like the Elgar Encyclopedia of Post-Keynesian Economics.

Education: Ph.D. in Political Economy from University College London (2000). His academic career includes roles at the University of Fribourg since at least 2016, with extensive international conference participation and editorial roles in major economics publications. He has also been featured in prominent rankings of influential economists in Switzerland (Neue Zürcher Zeitung) and recognized as a key figure in French-speaking Swiss academia (L’Hebdo).

Research Interests: Rossi-Pedruzzi’s work critically examines monetary policy frameworks, central bank operations (e.g., CBDCs), and systemic financial risks. He advocates structural reforms in monetary systems and emphasizes heterodox approaches to address crises like the Euro-area debt crisis. His analysis often integrates historical perspectives (e.g., Bernard Schmitt’s quantum monetary theory) with contemporary issues such as ecological transition and digital currencies.

Publications: His recent work (2023-2025) addresses topics including the Credit Suisse collapse, ECB policy critiques, and the implications of digital currencies. Articles highlight his engagement with global economic challenges, such as inflation targeting’s distributional impacts and post-Keynesian theoretical frameworks.

Awards: His 2000 Ph.D. awards and recurring recognition in Swiss economic rankings underscore his academic influence. He also contributes to public discourse through media articles and conferences, emphasizing policy reforms for financial stability and ecological sustainability.