Michele Di Maio

Michele Di Maio is a Professor of Economics at Sapienza University of Rome. He holds additional roles as ReCIPE-CEPR Theme Leader and IZA Research Fellow. His research focuses on the socio-economic impacts of conflict, labor markets in developing countries, and trade policy. He consults for major international organizations including the World Bank, UNIDO, and UNCTAD.

Di Maio earned his PhD from the University of Siena (2006) and Laurea from Bocconi University (2001). His fieldwork spans regions like Zanzibar, Sierra Leone, and Palestine. He co-organizes the Firms, Labor Markets, and Development Workshop with Francesco Amodio, Mariapia Mendola, and Marco Sanfilippo.

Research highlights include analyzing conflict effects on fertility (Rwanda), child schooling (Palestinian Territories), and firm performance in conflict zones. His work bridges theoretical economics with policy-relevant empirical analysis.

Notable contributions include studies on trade liberalization's political violence linkages and the role of informal competition in firm dynamics. His consultancy reports address industrial strategies for developing nations and conflict mitigation frameworks.