I am a seasoned researcher and academic focused on public finance, economic policy, and data analysis. With more than a decade of experience, I leverage econometrics and machine learning to turn complex data into actionable policy insights and publish findings in peer-reviewed journals. I have collaborated with the European Commission, OECD, and European Labour Authority on cross-border projects and have advanced degrees in economics and computer science. I enjoy interdisciplinary work and mentoring the next generation of researchers. I am passionate about rigorous analysis and clear communication, and I bring a collaborative, cross-cultural approach to research teams. My work includes policy-oriented evaluations for EU member states and international organizations, and I value opportunities to mentor students and contribute to impactful public policy.

Josip Franic

I am a seasoned researcher and academic focused on public finance, economic policy, and data analysis. With more than a decade of experience, I leverage econometrics and machine learning to turn complex data into actionable policy insights and publish findings in peer-reviewed journals. I have collaborated with the European Commission, OECD, and European Labour Authority on cross-border projects and have advanced degrees in economics and computer science. I enjoy interdisciplinary work and mentoring the next generation of researchers. I am passionate about rigorous analysis and clear communication, and I bring a collaborative, cross-cultural approach to research teams. My work includes policy-oriented evaluations for EU member states and international organizations, and I value opportunities to mentor students and contribute to impactful public policy.

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I am a seasoned researcher and academic focused on public finance, economic policy, and data analysis. With more than a decade of experience, I leverage econometrics and machine learning to turn complex data into actionable policy insights and publish findings in peer-reviewed journals. I have collaborated with the European Commission, OECD, and European Labour Authority on cross-border projects and have advanced degrees in economics and computer science. I enjoy interdisciplinary work and mentoring the next generation of researchers.

I am passionate about rigorous analysis and clear communication, and I bring a collaborative, cross-cultural approach to research teams. My work includes policy-oriented evaluations for EU member states and international organizations, and I value opportunities to mentor students and contribute to impactful public policy.

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Experience Level

Expert
Expert
Expert

Language

Croatian
Fluent
English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Beginner

Work Experience

Research Analyst at Institute of Public Finance
October 1, 2011 - Present
Lead and contribute to projects on tax evasion, undeclared work, corruption, fiscal transparency, and public sector economics. Manage data collection, statistical analysis, and publication of research findings in peer-reviewed journals. Collaborate with international institutions such as the European Commission, OECD, and the European Labour Authority on projects like the Study on the Extent of Undeclared Work in the EU and Post-pandemic Resilient Communities. Conduct economic policy evaluations and provide recommendations for EU member states on various topics.
Research Associate at The University of Sheffield
September 1, 2015 - October 19, 2025
Seconded as a Marie Curie Research Fellow as part of the European Commission's Framework 7 Industry-Academia Partnerships Programme (IAPP). Conducted research into undeclared work in Southeast Europe, with a focus on Bulgaria, Croatia, and FYR Macedonia. Published multiple papers on informal employment and undeclared work in academic journals. Assisted in organizing international conferences and workshops on economic and social policy issues.

Education

Doctor of Philosophy in Economics at Sheffield University Management School, United Kingdom
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2017
Specialist Postgraduate Study in Statistical Methods for Economic Analyses and Forecasting at Faculty of Economics and Business, University of Zagreb, Croatia
June 1, 2018 - October 19, 2025
Master’s in Computer Science (Machine Learning) at Georgia Institute of Technology, United States
August 1, 2024 - October 19, 2025
Master’s in Financial and Business Mathematics at Faculty of Science, University of Zagreb, Croatia
January 11, 2030 - October 19, 2025
Bachelor’s in Mathematics at Faculty of Science, University of Zagreb, Croatia
January 11, 2030 - July 1, 2009

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Industry Experience

Government, Professional Services, Non-Profit Organization, Financial Services