Alessia Aspide

Dr. Alessia Aspide is a Postdoctoral Researcher at the Max Planck Institute for the Study of Societies in Cologne since 2024. Her research spans European political economy, fiscal policy, public opinion and voting behavior, industrial relations, and economic growth models. She previously participated in the Fellows Program at The Europaeum, Oxford (2022–2023), reflecting her cross-institutional engagement.

Education

• PhD in Political Economy, Department of Political Science, Leiden University (2020–2024)
• MSc in Political Economy in Europe, European Institute, London School of Economics and Political Science (2018–2019)
• BSc in Economics, Università degli Studi di Napoli Federico II, Naples (2014–2017)

Research Themes

Dr. Aspide's work examines the interplay between fiscal governance, public sentiment, and institutional dynamics within European political economy. Her focus on growth models and industrial relations highlights systemic economic and social challenges.

Honors & Programs

• Fellows Program, The Europaeum, Oxford (2022–2023)

Contact

Email: alessia.aspide@mpifg.de
Address: Max Planck Institute for the Study of Societies, Paulstr. 3, 50676 Cologne, Germany.