Eleonora Alabrese

Eleonora Alabrese is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Economics at the University of Bath. Her research focuses on empirical political economy, specifically misinformation, voter behavior, and the interplay between media, science communication, and societal trust. She holds a position combining teaching and research in applied microeconomics and political economy.

Her work emphasizes cross-national studies through datasets like TISP, analyzing science communication effectiveness and global perceptions of scientists. Recent research includes Brexit's economic-political consequences, electoral accountability, and the impact of political expression by scientists on credibility. She actively participates in professional networks like EAYEconomists and Women in Political Economics.

Key themes in her publications include: science communication strategies, trust in institutions, the role of social media in shaping scientific credibility, and regional disparities in policy support. She has produced influential work on Brexit voting behavior using combined individual and regional data.

Dr. Alabrese's work bridges microeconomic analysis with policy relevance, often using large-scale datasets to uncover mechanisms behind voter decision-making and societal attitudes toward science and governance.