Francesco Luna

Francesco Luna is a Senior Economist at the International Monetary Fund's Institute for Capacity Development, where he has worked since 2000. His career has focused on transition economies, emerging markets, and developing economies. Prior to his current role, Luna worked in the IMF's Independent Evaluation Office, contributing to the review of the Fund's forecasting processes. Before joining the IMF, he held positions at the University of Venice in Italy, served as a visiting professor at Oberlin College, and consulted for the World Bank. Luna's academic background includes a PhD from the University of California, Los Angeles, and another doctorate from the University of Bologna. An Italian national, his research interests span computational economics, agent-based modeling, and economic growth theory. Luna has authored numerous papers on topics such as endogenous growth models, the emergence of firm structures, and the application of computational methods to economic problems. His work at the IMF involves developing training programs and conducting research on macroeconomic policy issues, particularly in the context of emerging and developing economies.