Тодор Радев

Доц. д-р Тодор Радев is the current President of Varna University of Management and holds the academic rank of Associate Professor. His primary affiliation is with the Institute of Economics at the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences (BAS). He has held multiple leadership roles including membership in the Supreme Statistical Council of Bulgaria and the Club „Economy 2000“.

Education includes a Doctor of Economics (1990) from the Institute of Economics, BAS, a Master’s degree in Political Economy (1980) from St. Petersburg University, and a Bachelor’s degree in Economic Sociology (1976) from the University of National and World Economy. His teaching focuses on economics, business environment analysis, and human resources management.

Research interests center on socio-economic systems, GDP analysis, labor market dynamics, and transition economies. His work has addressed Bulgaria's economic growth forecasts, privatization processes, minimum wage policies, and social protection systems. Notable contributions include comparative studies of Eastern European GDP metrics and evaluations of fiscal policies in post-Communist economies.

Radev has authored or co-authored over 10 books and articles, with a focus on Bulgaria’s socio-economic challenges during the 1980s-1990s. His analysis of labor market reforms, social insurance systems, and demographic trends has influenced policy debates. He has participated in international conferences organized by ILO and presented at seminars in Budapest and Brussels.

No scientific awards are explicitly listed in the provided materials. His professional networks include collaborations with Podkrepa Labor Confederation and the European Union’s economic institutions.