Andrea Leonardi

Andrea Leonardi is a Full Professor of Economic History at the Department of Economics and Management, University of Trento. His roles include teaching and research leadership across multiple academic programs. He has held positions such as President of the Undergraduate Program in Economics and Commerce (1999–2002) and served on numerous academic committees, including the Scientific Council of the Trento University Library and the Italian Society of Economic Historians.

Education:

• Classical Maturity, Trento (1969/70)
• Laurea in Economic History, University of Padua (1973/74), with highest honors and 'Dignità di stampa' award
• Research Scholarships (1975–1980) at the Catholic University of Milan and Vienna Wirtschaftsuniversität

Research Interests:

• Historical analysis of Alpine economic development, cooperative institutions, and Austrian-Hungarian modernization
• Business History focusing on financial intermediation and technological innovation
• Economic dynamics of World Wars and post-war financial institutions

Awards & Activities:

• Referee for national and international research grants (1998–2016)
• Organizer of international seminars on Alpine economic history
• Member of editorial boards and scientific committees in Italy, Austria, and Switzerland