About
Cinzia Rienzo is a Senior Lecturer in the School of Business and Law at the University of Brighton. She holds a PhD from Royal Holloway, University of London, awarded in 2011, and has established a strong research profile in applied microeconomics. Her affiliations include the Tourism, Inclusion, Events and Society Research Excellence Group and the Business and Economic Change Research Excellence Group at the University of Brighton. Since 2010, she has been an active contributor to the Migration Observatory at the University of Oxford, enhancing her national and international impact.
Education:
- PhD in Economics, Royal Holloway, University of London (2011)
Her research focuses on applied microeconomics, with core interests in labour economics, migration, education, development, and subjective well-being. She investigates wage inequality, school-to-work transitions in Africa, mental health impacts of lockdowns in the UK, and the broader socio-economic integration of immigrants. Her methodological approach often involves empirical analysis using large administrative datasets from the UK, U.S., Italy, and Spain.
The trends in her recent publications reflect a strong commitment to policy-relevant research. Her work spans mental health during the pandemic, performance pay in remote work, economic impacts of nuclear testing, and migration outcomes. These articles highlight interdisciplinary engagement across economics, public health, education, and social policy.
Scientific Contributions and Engagement:
- Contributor to the Migration Observatory, University of Oxford (since 2010)
- Lead evaluator of Randomised Controlled Trials in education
- Annual updater of a regional cost of living index used by employers (since 2013)
Dr. Rienzo is actively involved in PhD supervision within her research domains and integrates her research into teaching by emphasizing real-world applications, empirical evidence, and connections to Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). She supervises students in migration, labour markets, and well-being. Her knowledge exchange activities focus on government evaluation, particularly in education policy.
She is a key member of research groups focused on economic change and social inclusion, contributing to collaborative projects on tourism, equity, and societal well-being. Her ongoing project examines how exposure to crime and conflict affects school-to-work transitions in developing countries, signaling a continued commitment to impactful, policy-oriented research.
