BIO
I am a PhD candidate in Economics at the University of Genova.
My research interests span a broad range of topics, including industrial organization, economic history and economic development and are unified by a common focus on spatial economics.
In particular, I study how geography, market structure, and climate shape economic outcomes.
I develop theoretical and quantitative spatial models and test them using historical and contemporary data, including newly constructed geospatial datasets and satellite-based measures of economic activity. My work covers spatial competition and pricing, the diffusion of technology during the Industrial Revolution, the role of climate change in long-run development, and the optimal spatial allocation of firms.
I also conduct applied policy evaluation using quasi-experimental methods, with applications to energy markets and regulated industries.
In the spare time I play classic guitar.
