Pete Richardson

Pete Richardson

Modelling Consultant at Asian Development Bank

Chelmsford, United Kingdom

Current
Past
  • Head of Macroeconomic Analysis and Systems Management Division, Economics Department at OECD
  • Senior Economist at OECD
  • Economic Advisor at HM Treasury at UK Government
  • Economic Advisor at Departments of Trade and Industry at UK Government
Education
  • Queen Mary, U. of London
  • Queen Mary, U. of London
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Pete Richardson’s Summary

Pete Richardson is an experienced international economist and expert in macroeconomic modelling methods, economic forecasting and statistical systems.

At the OECD he worked for 25 years in the Economics Department as Division Head responsible for macroeconomic policy analysis and research, international trade analysis, economic forecasting, research, modeling and systems development. In doing so he has led multi-cultural teams of economists, statisticians, computer scientists and research assistants in support of the OECD's macroeconomic assessments, forecasts and policy studies, contributing to the OECD Economic Outlook, related policy studies and working papers. Topics include the world economy,globalisation, international trade, inflation, structural unemployment, supply-side potential and medium term projections. He also represented the OECD in a variety of international discussion groups and played an active role in the management and recruitment of professional staff.

Prior to working at the OECD, Pete was a member of the UK Treasury's macroeconomic analysis and forecasting team and prior to that economic advisor on international trade, the macroeconomy and UK industrial policy at the UK Departments of Trade and Industry.

Pete has acquired extensive practical experience in economic assessment, modelling and systems development throughout his professional career,

Since retiring from the OECD in Spring 2009, he maintains a strong interest in macroeconomic modelling and economic forecasting systems. He is currently a senior economic advisor to the PROGNOZ Business Intelligence Software Corporation, where he is involved in modelling and data management software systems development in Europe. He is also an economic modelling consultant to the Asian Development Bank.

Pete Richardson’s Specialties:

Econometrics, statistics, macroeconomic policy analysis and forecasting, computerised modelling and statistical information systems development and support, staff and team management support and marketting. Pete is fluent in French and English. A link to his relevant publications at the IDEAS website is given above.


Pete Richardson’s Experience

  • Modelling Consultant

    Asian Development Bank

    (Government Agency; Banking industry)

    November 2009Present (4 months)

    Independant macroeconomic modelling consultant to the Asian Development Bank Pacific Islands Regional Division

  • Senior Economic Advisor

    PROGNOZ

    (Public Company; Information Technology and Services industry)

    June 2009Present (9 months)

    Senior Economic Advisor to PROGNOZ on advanced international economic modelling and statistical systems applications and related client liaison and support services in Europe.

  • Head of Macroeconomic Analysis and Systems Management Division, Economics Department

    OECD

    (Government Agency; International Affairs industry)

    December 1985May 2009 (23 years 6 months)

    Head of Macroeconomic Analysis and Systems Management and International Trade and Investment Divisions

  • Senior Economist

    OECD

    (Government Agency; International Affairs industry)

    September 1981December 1985 (4 years 4 months)

    Senior Economist and Researcher in Economic Prospects Division, OECD Economics Department

  • Economic Advisor at HM Treasury

    UK Government

    (Government Agency; Government Administration industry)

    September 1977September 1981 (4 years 1 month)

    Economic Advisor. Member of the macroeconomic modelling and forecasting team, balance of payments and model coordinators.

  • Economic Advisor at Departments of Trade and Industry

    UK Government

    (Government Agency; Government Administration industry)

    August 1969September 1977 (8 years 2 months)

    Economic Advisor and at the UK Departments of Trade and Industry, specialising in empirical research, trade policy analysis, international trade modelling and forecasting, macroeconomic policy assessment, competition policy, industrial policy and related empirical research studies


Pete Richardson’s Education

  • Queen Mary, U. of London

    MSc Economics (distinction) , Economic Theory, Economic Policy, Advanced Statistical and Econometric Methods , 19731974

  • Queen Mary, U. of London

    BSc Econ Hons , Economics and Economic Theory, Applied Statistical Methods, Econometric Theory , 19661969


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Pete Richardson’s Groups:

  •    Official Statistics Network
  •    OECD Staff & Alumni
  •    International Government Relations and Public Affairs

Pete Richardson’s Contact Settings

Interested In:

  • career opportunities
  • consulting offers
  • new ventures
  • expertise requests
  • business deals
  • reference requests

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