Basile Grassi

Dr. Basile Grassi is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Economics, Bocconi University (2017–present), with affiliations as a Research Fellow at CEPR and an Affiliate at IGIER. He holds a Ph.D. from PSE, Paris 1, and CREST, and has a strong background in macroeconomics and firm dynamics.

• Education:
  • Ph.D. in Economics (2010–2014) at PSE, Paris 1, and CREST
  • M.A. in Economics (2009–2010) at EHESS and PSE
  • M.A. in Economics and Statistics (2006–2010) at ENSAE
  • B.S. in Mathematics (2006–2007) at Paris VI

Research Focus: Basile Grassi specializes in macroeconomics, industrial organization, and input-output networks. His work explores firm heterogeneity, growth theory, and the micro-origins of aggregate fluctuations. His recent projects include markup estimation and the economic impact of social distancing.

Scientific Contributions: He has developed Python and MATLAB code for production function estimation and sectoral shock analysis, collaborating with institutions like NYU, CREI, and ECB.

• Scientific Awards:
  • UniCredit and Universities Foscolo Top-Up Fellowship (2017)
  • Chancellerie des Universités de Paris - Louis Forest PhD thesis prize (2015)
  • AFSE Special Distinction for best PhD thesis (2015)
  • CREST Dissertation Fellowship (2013-2014)
  • Fulbright Fellowship (2012-2013)
  • Three years Ph.D. scholarship ASN (2010-2013)
  • Two years full scholarship as 'normalien' (2008-2010)

Contact: Email: basile.grassi@gmail.com