Alessia Isopi

Alessia Isopi is a Senior Lecturer in Economics at the University of Manchester, where she has been since 2011. She holds a PhD from Università di Roma 'Tor Vergata' and a bachelor's degree from LUISS 'Guido Carli' University in Rome. Her research focuses on Development Economics, Asymmetries in Information, and Experimental Economics, with particular attention to topics such as market structures, property rights, and international aid allocation. She teaches Development Economics at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels.

Her research explores critical issues like the origins of organized crime through economic lenses, the impact of consultation processes on decision-making, and the mechanisms behind donor-NGO funding dynamics in developing countries. Recent work includes studies on Nigerian polygamous households' resource allocation and Ugandan NGO funding patterns.

Dr. Isopi has contributed to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to poverty reduction and equitable development. Her work spans 15+ peer-reviewed articles and working papers, with notable contributions in journals like Theory and Decision and Review of International Organizations. Her research has been highlighted in media outlets such as The Conversation, reaching broader audiences.