Francesca Barigozzi

Francesca Barigozzi is a Full Professor in the Department of Economics at the University of Bologna, specializing in applied microeconomic theory. Her research focuses on public economics, health economics, information economics, industrial organization, and behavioral economics, with particular attention to personnel economics, family economics, and gender issues. She earned her PhD from Toulouse School of Economics and has held visiting positions at Boston University, Ecole Centrale Marseille, and Toulouse School of Economics.

As Director of the Second Cycle Degree in Economics and Econometrics, she oversees academic programs and contributes to editorial roles at The B.E. Journal of Economic Analysis & Policy and Journal of Public Economic Theory. Her work bridges theoretical insights with practical policy implications, addressing topics like gender gaps in time use, tax policy signaling effects, and career choices influenced by social norms.

Barigozzi’s research emphasizes quantitative analysis of societal issues, including caregiving dynamics, wage disparities, and the impact of institutional policies on labor markets. She is based at Piazza Scaravilli 2 in Bologna, Italy, and can be reached via email at francesca.barigozzi@unibo.it.