Fabrizio Germano

Fabrizio Germano is an Associate Professor in the Department of Economics and Business at Universitat Pompeu Fabra (UPF), and also affiliated with the Barcelona School of Economics. He holds a PhD in Economics from the University of California, San Diego, and a Diplom Volkswirt from Universität Hamburg, Germany.

Research Interests: His work spans Game Theory, Microeconomics, Media Economics, Bounded Rationality, Cooperation, and Inequality. He investigates how digital platforms, algorithmic gatekeepers, and social media shape public opinion, misinformation, and polarization.

Recent Research Trends: His recent publications and working papers focus on the societal impact of search engines and social media algorithms, including how ranking for engagement fuels misinformation and ideological segregation. He uses theoretical models and empirical data from platforms like Facebook to analyze opinion dynamics and media market failures.

• Scientific Awards: No specific awards mentioned.

Advising and Grants: While no formal students are listed, he collaborates extensively with researchers including Vicenç Gómez, Francesco Sobbrio, Jonathan Weinstein, and Peio Zuazo-Garin. He is leading projects on digital media and is guest editing a special issue of Games on mass media industries. His research is likely supported by institutional and European funding frameworks.

Labs and Research Teams: He is affiliated with research initiatives at UPF and the Barcelona School of Economics, particularly those focused on media economics, game theory, and digital platforms. He contributes to the Center for Research in International Economics (CREI) through publications like 'Els Opuscles del CREI'.