Federico Rossi

Dr. Federico Rossi is an Associate Professor in the Department of Economics at the University of Warwick. His research focuses on the intersection of macroeconomics and development economics, with particular emphasis on human capital, structural transformation, and cross-country economic disparities.

His educational background includes:

• PhD in Economics from the London School of Economics and Political Science
• MRes in Economics from the London School of Economics and Political Science
• MSc in Statistics from the University of Bologna

Rossi's primary research interests encompass Development Economics, Macroeconomics, Human Capital, and Structural Transformation. He investigates how human capital formation, parental and school influences, and the efficiency of skilled labor contribute to economic development and structural change across nations. His work often employs cross-country empirical analysis to understand the drivers of economic growth and inequality.

Rossi's recent publications (2020-2022) predominantly explore the role of human capital in economic development. Key themes include structural transformation, the efficiency of skilled labor across countries, and the impact of parents and schools on human capital disparities. His research utilizes macroeconomic models and empirical evidence to address questions of poverty reduction, educational quality, and economic inequality, aligning with Sustainable Development Goals such as No Poverty, Quality Education, Decent Work, and Reduced Inequalities.

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Rossi currently teaches a graduate course on the macroeconomics of economic development. He is the principal investigator for the grant 'Human Capital, the Organization of Production, and Economic Development - HUMANDEV' funded by UK Research and Innovation (2024-2029). Additionally, he serves as an editor for the journal Economica since 2024.