Ricardo Lago

Consultant Business and Economics

Ricardo V. Lago is a finance and economics consultant and adjunct professor at the University of Miami Herbert Business School.1 He is the founder of Economica LLC, a consulting firm based in Miami, FL, that provides business, economics, and finance solutions.1

Professional Background

Ricardo Lago has an extensive career in international finance and economics:

Academic Role: Currently serves as an Adjunct Professor of Macroeconomics at the University of Miami Herbert Business School since January 2023.1
Consulting Work: Has been running his consultancy, Economica LLC, since October 2003, offering advice to businesses and governments on various economic and financial matters.1
International Experience: Previously held senior positions at prestigious institutions:
- Chief Economist and Deputy Chief Economist at the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) from 1993 to 20031
- Division Chief of Macroeconomic Policy at the Inter-American Development Bank (IADB) from 1991 to 19931
- Senior Economist at the World Bank from 1985 to 19911

Expertise

Ricardo Lago specializes in:

Emerging markets
Country risk assessment
Dealing with credit rating agencies
National and international investments
Asset and liability management
Public debt management
Macroeconomic policy

Education

He holds advanced degrees in economics:

Master's degree in Economics and Finance from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)1
Completed Master and Doctoral coursework in Economics at UCLA1
Bachelor's degree in Economics with highest honors from the Universidad del Pais Vasco, Spain1

For conference lecturing and inquiries, Ricardo Lago can be reached at +1 (305) 915-5403 through his company, Business, Economics, and Finance Solutions.1 His LinkedIn username is ricardolago.1