Giuseppe Telesca

Giuseppe Telesca is an Adjunct Associate Professor at the Richmond Business School, focusing on financial and economic history. He holds a PhD in economic and social history from the University of Florence (Italy). His research explores the economic and urban impacts of major sporting events, the role of financial elites, and the memory of financial crises. Current research includes analysis of the 1931 British abandonment of the gold standard's political implications.

Education:

• PhD in Economic and Social History, University of Florence (Italy)

Research Interests: Giuseppe’s work bridges financial history, urban development, and political economy. He examines how historical financial crises shape modern policies and how mega-events like the Olympics reshape cities. Key themes include financial elites’ influence on public discourse and the societal memory of economic collapses.

Publications Trends: His articles span from interwar banking systems to Olympic urban transformations. Recent work (2018-2019) critiques contemporary financial policies and compares historical crises to modern recessions. Earlier studies (2006–2017) focused on Italian banking governance and post-WWI economic challenges.

Grants & Labs: No specific grants or labs mentioned in the text.