Luc Moers

Luc Moers is a Senior Economist in the IMF's Middle East and Central Asia Department, bringing extensive expertise in transition and development economics. His career spans multiple prestigious institutions, including roles as an Economist at the Netherlands Central Bank and Researcher at the Tinbergen Institute. His field experience includes serving as the IMF's Resident Representative in Tajikistan, where he focused on low-income countries and policy development. Moers has contributed significantly to development economics through his work as a Consultant in the World Bank's Development Economics Research Group and as a Senior Research Fellow at the University of Central Asia. His academic credentials include a Ph.D. in economics from the University of Amsterdam, with a specialization in transition and development macroeconomics. His research has been particularly influential in understanding institutional measures for transition countries and their impact on economic growth. As a Dutch national, Moers has demonstrated his commitment to international development through various academic positions, including a stint as a Visiting Scholar at the University of Guelph, combining practical policy implementation with scholarly research to advance economic development in transitioning economies.