About
Andrea Civelli is an Associate Professor in the Department of Economics at Bentley University. He holds a Ph.D. from Princeton University (2010) and previously served as Associate Professor at the University of Arkansas, with visiting roles at UT Austin and NC State University. His industry experience includes senior economist work at blockchain firm Algorand.
His academic credentials include:
- Ph.D. in Economics, Princeton University (2010)
- M.A. in Economics, Princeton University (2005)
- B.A. in Economics, Bocconi University (2002)
Research spans Empirical Macroeconomics, Monetary Economics, Banking, International/Development Macro, Economic Policy Uncertainty, and Cryptocurrency. He integrates VAR models with cross-sectional, experimental, and spatial methods for multi-dimensional economic analysis.
Recent publications (2022-2025) examine cryptocurrency dynamics under policy uncertainty, economic growth measurement, Indonesian urban sprawl, and experimental decision-making. Works appear in top journals including Review of Economics and Statistics and Economic Journal.
Active research projects:
- Urban Sprawl and Health Outcomes in Indonesian (2024) - CHB Health Initiative Seed Funding
- Measuring the Value of a Blockchain Ecosystem (2024) - FAC 24/25 Grant
As department faculty, he mentors economics students while collaborating internationally, leveraging blockchain expertise from his Algorand industry role.
