Andrea Beccarini

Andrea Beccarini is an Academic Councillor at the Institute for Econometrics and Economic Statistics, WWU Münster (since 2011). He holds a PhD from Luiss Guido Carli University (2005–2009) and an M.Sc. in Economics and Econometrics from the University of Manchester (2004–2008). His research focuses on econometric modeling of macroeconomic phenomena, including nonlinearities in interest rates, financial market dynamics, and policy evaluation. He has extensive experience in academia, industry, and policy analysis, including roles at the European Central Bank and the Italian Bankers Association.

Education:

• PhD in Economics, Luiss Guido Carli University (2005–2009): Thesis on Euro Area interest rate term structure.
• M.Sc. Economics and Econometrics, University of Manchester (2004–2008): Thesis on excess returns.
• Laurea in Economics, University of L'Aquila (2000–2004): Thesis on market segmentation analysis.

Research Interests: His work bridges econometric theory and applied macroeconomics, focusing on regime shifts in financial markets, monetary policy transmission, and economic forecasting. He has contributed to policy-relevant studies on insurance sector resilience during crises and European economic policy.

Affiliations: Active in the Center for Quantitative Economics (CQE) at WWU Münster and collaborates with institutions like the European Central Bank and CEPS. Previously taught at the University of L'Aquila, Luiss Guido Carli, and SAS Institute Italia.

Grants & Advising: No specific grants or advising roles listed. However, his research contributions include improving economic forecasts and analyzing crisis impacts on financial sectors.