Alfredo A. Romero is a prominent economist and educator recognized for translating economic research and real-time data into clear, evidence-based insight for public audiences. His expertise spans labor market dynamics, inflation, and the policy choices shaping economic growth and inequality across regions. With a strong commitment to public service, Alfredo has dedicated his career to fostering economic development and social mobility through rigorous analysis and engaged public communication.

Alfredo currently serves as the Chair of the Department of Economics at North Carolina A&T State University. Prior to this role, he served as a Senior Economist at the Congressional Joint Economic Committee, where he contributed to national economic policy analysis and legislative work. His academic training includes a Ph.D. and an M.A. in Economics from Virginia Tech, where he built a strong foundation in macroeconomic analysis and applied econometrics.

Born in Mexico and moving to the U.S. in 2002, Alfredo embraces his cultural heritage and brings a culturally grounded perspective to national policy discourse. He’s been teaching economics and mentoring students for more than 20 years, inspiring the next generation to engage with complex economic challenges. 

Alfredo regularly shares his insights across multiple platforms, contributing to discussions on labor market conditions, inflation trends, recession risk, and the economic realities experienced by households and communities. His current work increasingly emphasizes the economic implications of industrial policy, advanced manufacturing expansion, and technology-driven workforce transitions, including the labor-market effects of AI and automation.