Giacomo Santangelo

Giacomo Santangelo is a Professor of Economics at Seton Hall University, specializing in labor economics, economic development, and the economics of pop culture. He holds a Ph.D. and M.A. from Fordham University and a B.S. from Seton Hall University. His research focuses on international economic growth, trade, and development, with notable publications including his 2020 book Macroeconomics: Big Things Have Small Beginnings. He has presented at conferences such as the Eastern Economic Association Annual Conference and TEDx Fordham University, where he discussed the unifying theory of Disney films. Professor Santangelo is also a media contributor, appearing on networks like NBC, CBS, and FoxNews, and has delivered webinars on staffing trends and recruitment strategies.

His teaching spans courses in econometrics, micro/macroeconomics, international economics, and the economics of sports and movies. He emphasizes quantitative and qualitative research methods in his instruction.