Ludmila FROLOVA

Born: March 5, 1948, St.-Petersburg, Russia

Interests:

• Macroeconomic modelling and forecasting
• Quantitative analysis and estimation of financial risks
• Analytical calculations in bank management
• Alternative situation modelling for agriculture, labour-market, real estate market and foreign trade
• Mathematical modelling for solving ecological and business problems

Languages: Latvian, Russian, German

Education

• University of Latvia (Faculty of Economics), 1973
• Dr.oec. (Candidate of Sciences in former USSR), Institute of Cybernetics, Russian Academy of Sciences, 1976
• Dr.habil.oec. (Doctor of Science in former USSR), University of St.-Petersburg, 1989

Experience

• Professor of Economics , 2003, 1997
• Professor, Chair of Economic Systems Management Theory and Methods, University of Latvia, 1990-1997
• PhD student (1973-1976), Senior Lecturer (1976-1979), Docent (1979-1990), Chair of Economical Cybernetics, University of Latvia

• Several awards of the Ministry of Economics of the Republic of Latvia and other institutions' awards for supervision of  bachelor, master and PhD theses
• University of Latvia Rector’s Letter of honour for a significant contribution to the development of the University of Latvia, training specialists of high level of proficiency and in honour of the 85^th anniversary of the University of Latvia, 2004.

Professional Activities and Memberships

• Expert of Graduation committee, Erasmus University (Rotterdam, Netherlands), 1999
• Expert of Economics and Management Promotion council, University of Latvia
• Expert of Economics and Management Professors' council, University of Latvia
• Deputy chairman of Promotion council, Latvia University of Agriculture
• Expert of Economics and Management Professors' council, Latvia University of Agriculture
• Chairman of Academic Commission of Social Science, University of Latvia, 1997-1999
• Member of Education Council, University of Latvia, 1998-2000
• Member of Latvian high school professors association
• Member of doctor of economics studies council, University of Latvia, 1998-2003
• Member of Faculty of Economics and Management Council, University of Latvia
• Deputy chairman of Scientific Council, Latvia Institute of Agricultural Economics
• Member of national account association (France, Paris)
• Member of International Association of Agricultural economists, Illinois (USA)
• Partner of Western econometrical cooperation, Upsala (Sweden)
• Head of section “Econometrics and quantitative analysis methods in managerial decision making” during annual academic conferences, University of Latvia
• Chief editor of annual University of Latvia series “Management”
• Head of professor's group
• Advisor, Ministry of Agriculture, SIA “Sabiedrisko attiecibu birojs”
• Advisor, SIA BaltHaus

• Modelling and forecasting (Economics doctor studies)
• Quantitative analysis for business (Management master studies)
• Optimization theory (Management bachelor studies)
• Modelling theory (Management bachelor studies,)
• Banks' risk evaluation (Management bachelor studies)

Supervised PhD theses 

• Danute Jasjko. The research of Latvian agricultural and food market: principles, problems, methods (Riga, University of Latvia, July 3, 1998)
• Oleg Jemeljanov. Modelling the Latvian Economy with Special Emphasis on the Labour Market ( Rotterdam, March 25, 1999)
• Dace Kauzena. Environmentally Friendly Entrepreneurship in Latvia ( Riga, University of Latvia, December 3, 2001)
• Karina Savicka. The Fiscal Policy of Latvia and its Impact on the Development of Economics Within the Terms of the Integration in the European Union (3^rd year PhD student)
• Leons Mednis. Econometric methods in management of Bank department (2^nd year PhD student)
• Dmitrii Beliakov. Estimation of improvement possibilities of Latvian food product brands competitiveness (1^st year PhD student)
• Dace Garkalne. Competitive and sustainable development of the economy of Latvia in the EU: tendencies and perspectives (1^st year PhD student)
• Natalja Skorohoda. The estimation of foreign investment influence on the development of Latvia’s economy, the econometric analysis of it’s possible acquisitions and risks (1^st year PhD student)
• Guna Salputra. Production factors return in Agrobusiness (1^st year PhD student)

Recent/Representative Publications

• L. Frolova, N. Skorohoda. EU new members foreign trade development and perspectives estimation . -  Scientific Inquiry / Editor: Yi Lin.- International Institute for General Systems Studies, Inc., USA, 2006. (publishing, 35 pages)
• New technologies of the state of Latvia's and corporate sector's alternative scenarios modelling and knowledge management / Edited by L. Frolova, U. Rozevskis/: scientific monograph.- R.: LU, 2005.- 250 pp. (in Latvian)
• L. Frolova. Corporate sector development in Latvia and the factors behind. - LU articles' series “Management”, R.: LU, 2005, vol. 690, pp. 52-67(in Latvian)
• L. Frolova, A. Bri?ka.  High school study programme quality evaluation criteria and methods . -  LU articles' series “Management”.- Volume 690.- R.: LU, 2005, vol. 690, pp. 190-208 (in Latvian).

• L. Frolova, D. Garkalne. The Balassa-Samuelson effect in Latvia: an econometric analysis // Mathematical Modelling and Analysis / Editor: A. ?tikonas.- Vilnius: Technika, 2005. (publishing, 16 pages).
• Assessment of competitiveness and growth outlook in Latvia in context of the integration to the EU / Edited by E. Dubra, L. Frolova: scientific monograph.- R.: LU, 2004.- VIII + 436 p. (in Latvian)
• L. Frolova, K. Savicka. Macroeconomics of Latvia and Its Development in the Context of EU Integration // Integration of Latvian¢ s Economy into the European Union.- R.: University of Latvia, 1(41)/2004, 5-18 p.
• L. Frolova. The role of agriculture in Latvian economy // Latvian agriculture and countryside 2003: politics and development.- R.: LV AEI, 2004, 17-35, 237, 239-241 p. (in Latvian)
• L. Frolova, I. Jaunzeme, D. Jasjko. Russian trade liberalization effect on the Latvian agricultural and food product export development // LU articles' series “Management”.- Volume 660.- R.: LU, 2003, 185-203 p.
• L. Frolova, D. Kauzena. Assessment methods for impact of environmentally friendly entrepreneurship and driving forces to the quality of environment // Mathematical Modelling and Analysis.-Volume 7 No.1, 2002 / Editor: A. ?tikonas.- Vilnius: Technika, 2002, 33-40 p.
• L. Frolova, D. Kaužena. Environmental protection and entrepreneurship in Latvia // Economics and mathematical methods.- Volume XXXVII.- 3^rd edition.- ?.: ?????, 2001, 23-35 p. (in Russian)
• L. Frolova, J. Pupure, K. Savicka. Analysis of factors behind Latvian gross domestic product dynamics // Management doctrine development in Latvia: present and future: LU articles' series.- Volume 634.- R.: LU, 2001, 163-190 p. (in Latvian)
• L. Frolova, D. Kauzena. Environmentally Friendly Entrepreneurship in Latvia: is there any difference between 1999 and 2001? // Clear production. Proceedings of the 7^th European Roundtable on Clear Production (CD format ) / Editor: D. Huisingh.- Lund: Lund University, CD, 2001, 2 p.
• L. Frolova, D. Kauzena. Analytical Computation for the Environmental Assessment of Entrepreneurship in States Undergoing Economic Transformation // Local Agenda 21: Through Case method research and teaching Towards a Sustainable future.- Munchen; Mering: Rainer Hampp Verlag, 2000, 80-98 p.
• L. Frolova. The Necessary Structural Shifts in the Economy of Latvia, their Analysis and Evaluation // Nordic-Baltic SEA Region on the Eve of the 21^st Century Reports. -R., 2000, 177-181 p.
• L. Frolova. Analytical estimation of future risks and competitiveness of banks // Competitiveness and quality management problems.- R.: Banking Institution of Higher Education, 2000, 89-95 p. (in Latvian)
• L. Frolova. Complex of macro models for forecasting the dynamics of Latvian economy and producing alternative development scenarios// Topical aspects of management reorganization: LU articles' series.- Volume 609.- R.: LU, 1998, 135-145 p. (in Latvian)
• L. Frolova. Economical basis of choosing development project for privatizing object // Analysis and decision-making models in economics. - R.: LU, 1995, 44-87 p. (in Latvian)
• L. Frolova. Agriculture and manufacturing in the circumstances of the Republic's independence // Economics and mathematical methods.- Volume XXVII.- 2^nd edition.- ?.: Nauka, 1991, 342-350 p. (in Russian)
• B. Treijs, L. Frolova, M. Treijs. The advantages of Latvian agriculture’s diary variant // LZA News.- Nr.12 (509).- R.: Zinatne, 1989, 54-59 p. (in Russian)
• L. Frolova. Planning's improvement of the Republic’s agriculture and manufacturing: problems, approaches, methods: Monograph.- R.: Zinatne, 1989.- 205 p. (in Russian)
• L. Frolova. Mathematical modelling in economics and management (Theory andpractice): High school textbook.- 2^nd edition.- R.: SIA Izglitibas soli, 2005.- 438 p. (in Latvian)
• L. Frolova. Quantitative Analysis for Business: e-Workshop in WebCT environment.- R.: LU, e-university, 2004. (in Latvian)
• L. Frolova. Optimization Theory: e-Workshop in WebCT environment.- R.: LU, e-University, 2003. (in Latvian)
• L. Frolova. Mathematical modelling of economical processes (theory and practice): high school textbook.- R.: School of Business Administration Turiba, 1999.- 312 p. (in Latvian)
• L. Frolova, G. Fortinš, M. Purgailis, E. Abelis. Mathematical models for planning economic developments: Textbook.- R.: Zvaigzne, 1985.- 254 p. (in Latvian)

Total published articles and books - about 130.

Scientific articles: 3 monographs, 74 articles in scientific journals and article series, 50 conference thesis and 4 other scientific articles.

Methods: 3 textbooks and 8 studying methods,  2 e-Workshops in WebCT environment.

Three editions of Bachelor (102 pages in 1996, 156 pages in 1998 and 229 pages in 2003) and Master of Business Administration (67 pages in 1996, 100 pages in 1998 and 183 pages in 2003) study programmes were prepared and published under the editorship of prof. L. Frolova.

• Research project financed by the University of Latvia - New technologies of the state of Latvia's and corporate sector's alternative scenarios modelling and knowledge management, 2005
• Research project financed by Latvian Council of Science (cooperative research with new scientists) – Agricultural and food products traded and not traded in Europe: possibilities of developing political and production strategy, 2004-2008
• Research project financed by the Ministry of Agriculture of Latvia - Scenarios of EU general agricultural policy reform implementation in 2003, 2004
• Research project financed by the University of Latvia: Quantitative analysis of business: e-Workshop development in WebCT environment, 2004
• Research project financed by the University of Latvia: Assessment of competitiveness and growth outlook in Latvia in context of the integration to the EU, 2003
• Project financed by the University of Latvia: Optimization theory: e-Workshop development in WebCT environment, 2003
• Research project financed by the Ministry of Agriculture of Latvia - Influence on foreign trade and balance of goods of Latvia by agricultural products' trade liberalization in the PTO candidate states: Russia, Ukraine, Kazakhstan and Belarus, 2002
• Research project financed by Latvian Council of Science - Competitiveness of Latvian agriculture and food manufacturing and market globalization: factors, effects and outlook, 2001-2004
• Research project financed by Latvian Council of Science - Latvian national agricultural model, 1995-1996

• Modelling the Latvian Economy ( with Special Emphasis on the Labour Market),

P95-3152-S

• Modelling the Baltic economies, 94-0579-R
• Labour markets and international trade in the Baltic economies, P96-6250-R

• Business Quantitative Analysis (Master), 2000-2001, LE9903.02 (5)
• Mathematic Modelling of Economic Processes (Bachelor), 2000-2001, LE9903.02 (6)

• EU structural fund project: Research of Labour-market - Long-term labour-market demand forecasting system evaluation and developing analysis, 2005-2007, VPD1/ESF/NVA/04/NP/3.1.5.1./0001/0003/LM

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  Last update 15.11.2005