Prof. Dr. Nicolas Piluso | Economics, Econometrics and Finance | Best Researcher Award

Associate Professor at Université de Toulouse, France

Nicolas Jean-François Piluso is a senior lecturer in economics with an extensive academic career spanning over two decades. His professional journey is characterized by a steady progression from early teaching experiences to becoming a recognized expert in economic theory and policy. Piluso’s career can be divided into three main phases: discovery, integration, and reinforcement. Initially, he gained experience as a tutor and researcher, excelling academically with top honors. As he advanced, he integrated research and teaching, specializing in economic thought, labor economics, and environmental policies. His later years have been marked by influential publications, thesis supervision, and curriculum development at various institutions. With a focus on interdisciplinary economic research, Piluso has contributed significantly to both theoretical and applied economics, particularly in the areas of social protection, macroeconomic policy, and sustainable development. His dedication to research, teaching, and academic leadership has positioned him as a distinguished figure in the field of economics.

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Education

Piluso’s academic journey is marked by exceptional achievements, consistently earning top honors. He obtained his Baccalaureate in Economic and Social Sciences with summa cum laude distinction in 1997. He pursued a Bachelor’s degree in Economics at Université Paris I, excelling as valedictorian. His Master’s degrees in Economic Analysis and Policy (2001) and in the History and Epistemology of Economic Thought (2002) from the same university were also completed with the highest honors. Piluso further deepened his expertise with a Doctorate in Economics from Université Paris Ouest La Défense in 2006, where he explored unemployment and financial markets. His doctoral research, supervised by Olivier Brossard, received summa cum laude recognition. He later obtained a prestigious agrégation in Economic and Social Sciences in 2008, ranking first in the national competition. His academic credentials culminated in an Habilitation to Direct Research (HDR) from Université de Toulon in 2016, under the supervision of Michel Dimou. This extensive educational background, coupled with his rigorous training in sociology and political science, has shaped Piluso into a multidisciplinary economist with a strong foundation in both theoretical and applied research.

Professional Experience

Piluso began his career as a tutor while completing his master’s degree, quickly gaining recognition for his teaching abilities. His early professional experiences included serving as a monitor and an ATER (temporary teaching and research assistant) at prestigious institutions such as Université Paris X Nanterre. After obtaining his doctorate, he worked as a contract lecturer before transitioning to secondary education, where he taught economics and social sciences while undergoing rigorous pedagogical training. In 2010, he was appointed as a Senior Lecturer at the Paul Sabatier IUT of Université Toulouse III, where he played a vital role in curriculum development, student mentorship, and research activities. Over the years, he expanded his teaching portfolio to include courses at Sciences Po Toulouse and preparation programs for elite public administration exams. Piluso has designed and delivered courses in diverse areas, including macroeconomic policy, social protection, monetary theories, and environmental economics. His innovative approach to teaching, including the development of digital and hybrid learning methods, has enriched the academic experience for students. Additionally, he has been actively involved in student recruitment panels, thesis supervision, and academic program reforms, contributing significantly to the evolution of economics education.

Research Interests

Piluso’s research focuses on three major themes: industrial safety and contested consumption choices, unemployment and sustainable development, and the history of economic thought. His work on industrial risks examines the role of consumer-industry dialogues in shaping investment decisions and regulatory policies. In collaboration with Edwin Le Héron, he has explored the intersection of labor market policies and environmental sustainability, demonstrating that strategies for combating unemployment can be enhanced by integrating climate policies. His contributions to the history of economic thought include comparative analyses of Keynesian models, Marxist monetary theories, and the evolution of macroeconomic policy frameworks. Piluso has challenged conventional wisdom on price rigidity and fiscal policy effectiveness, advocating alternative interpretations grounded in labor market asymmetries. His research has been published in respected journals such as Cahiers d’économie politique and Revue de la régulation. He has also authored several influential textbooks on monetary theory, environmental economics, and economic thought. His interdisciplinary approach, combining macroeconomic analysis with historical perspectives and policy evaluation, has enriched contemporary debates on economic governance, sustainability, and financial stability.

Awards and Honors

Throughout his academic career, Piluso has received numerous accolades recognizing his excellence in research and teaching. He was consistently ranked as valedictorian in his undergraduate and graduate studies, earning summa cum laude honors at every stage of his education. His success in the national agrégation competition in Economic and Social Sciences in 2008, where he ranked first, underscored his outstanding academic and pedagogical abilities. His doctoral research on unemployment and financial markets received high distinction, and his Habilitation to Direct Research in 2016 further validated his expertise. Piluso has also been honored for his contributions to economic education, including his role in developing innovative teaching methods and curricular reforms at Université Toulouse III. His textbooks have been widely adopted in academic institutions, demonstrating their impact on economic pedagogy. Additionally, his work on economic policy and industrial risks has been recognized in scholarly circles, earning citations and invitations to contribute to major conferences. His career reflects a consistent commitment to academic excellence, research innovation, and educational leadership, making him a strong candidate for the Best Researcher Award.

Conclusion

Nicolas Jean-François Piluso is a strong candidate for a Best Researcher Award, given his prolific research output, teaching excellence, and academic leadership. His expertise in macroeconomics, labor markets, and environmental economics makes him a valuable contributor to economic research. However, enhancing research visibility, securing larger research grants, and increasing direct policy engagement could further solidify his candidacy for prestigious awards.

Publications Top Noted

• Piluso, N. (2025). Tobin’s Q and Shareholder Value: Does “Shareholder Return” Impede Investment?

  • Published in: Review of Financial Economics
  • Citations: 0 (as of March 14, 2025)

• Piluso, N. (2018). La condition d’efficacité de la politique économique dans les synthèses néoclassiques: rigidité des prix ou asymétrie du rapport salarial?

  • Published in: Cahiers d’économie politique, 74 (June)

• Piluso, N. (2021). La forme d’existence contemporaine de la monnaie dans une perspective marxiste

  • Published in: Revue de la régulation (forthcoming)

• Piluso, N., & Le Héron, E. (2017). La taxe carbone dans une économie d’inspiration keynésienne

  • Published in: Développement durable et territoires, 8(3) (December)