Alberto Batinti

Alberto Batinti is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Political Science at Sapienza University of Rome, where he conducts research at the intersection of political economy, public choice, and healthcare policy. He has held prior academic appointments at the University of New Hampshire, Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University, and Shanghai University of Finance and Economics, reflecting a strong international academic profile.

His research interests include:

• Political Economy of Healthcare
• Public Choice Theory
• Health Innovation and Policy
• Health Economics
• Electoral and Fiscal Politics
• Comparative Political Systems

His recent scholarly work examines the relationship between democratic governance and health outcomes, including human stature as a biological indicator of wellbeing. He has published extensively in journals such as Public Choice, Health Economics, Kyklos, and Economics & Human Biology. A central theme across his publications is the institutional and political determinants of health policy and outcomes. In 2020, he co-authored a book on the political economy of healthcare published by Cambridge University Press.

Notable scientific contributions include studies on:

• The impact of democracy on population health and human development
• Health insurance expansion and inequality
• Political bias in biomedical research funding
• The evolution of complex healthcare systems
• Local fiscal policy and electoral accountability

While no formal scientific awards are listed, his publication record in high-quality peer-reviewed journals reflects significant scholarly impact. He has not listed any advisees, but his research output suggests active mentorship and collaboration. His work is supported by rigorous empirical models and interdisciplinary frameworks, often drawing from economics, political science, and public health. He maintains an active research agenda focused on the political economy of health systems, with recent contributions to comprehensive handbooks and policy-relevant analyses.