I’m a policy-oriented economist working at the intersection of macroeconomic research, strategic advocacy, and international development. My work focuses on advancing policies that promote equity, sustainability, and systemic change—especially where global economic structures constrain the ability of countries to invest in climate resilience, full employment, and inclusive development. I’ve authored publications ranging from academic articles and policy reports to editorials designed to inform decision-makers and engage broader audiences. My research has been featured in outlets such as Reuters, BBC, NPR, Al Jazeera, The Intercept, openDemocracy, Vox, and The Hill.

Whether addressing debt crises, climate finance, or economic governance, I focus on connecting policy analysis with broader structural forces. Through rigorous research, narrative work, and coalition-building, I work to examine the limitations of prevailing policy approaches and contribute to more inclusive, resilient, and forward-looking economic strategies that support long-term development goals.

As a Romanian-American economist, my education bridges both sides of the Atlantic. I hold a B.A. in Mathematics from Bard College, an M.S. in Economic Policy and Theory from the Levy Economics Institute, and a Ph.D. from the Bucharest University of Economics. My academic research focuses on the role of money, the international financial architecture, and the intersection between policy space and countries’ positions within a global currency hierarchy.

Work Experience

I work with international organizations and research networks on issues spanning global economic governance, international financial institutions, climate and development finance, industrial policy, and the digital economy. This includes projects for organizations such as the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD), the global research network IDEAs, and the Climate and Community Institute, where I also serve as a research fellow.

Alongside this work, I contribute to the analysis of current economic trends through writing and public engagement, and occasionally take on broader projects on macroeconomic developments, fiscal and monetary policy, and other topics that benefit from original analysis and a systems-level perspective.

Previously, I served as Senior Policy Advisor at the Boston University Global Development Policy Center, where I led research and advocacy on climate finance, debt sustainability, and IMF reform. Before that, I was Economic and Social Policy Advisor at the International Trade Union Confederation, where I focused on international economic policy and represented labor interests in global forums. I began my policy career at the Center for Economic and Policy Research, conducting macroeconomic research on fiscal policy, austerity, and financial stability.

Earlier in my career, I co-founded Economic Questions (formerly The Minskys), a pluralist economics blog, and was active in the Young Scholars Initiative of the Institute for New Economic Thinking.

Here are some examples of my work across different topics, including speaking engagements.  A more extensive list of my publications can be found here.

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