Andrea Salustri

Andrea Salustri is a Tenure-Track Researcher (Ricercatore Tenure Track SECS-P/03) at Sapienza University of Rome, Department of Legal and Economic Studies, Faculty of Law. They teach courses in Public Finance Science (Scienza delle Finanze) and Economic Analysis of Law (Analisi Economica del Diritto), with teaching responsibilities spanning both undergraduate law and public administration programs.

Dr. Salustri earned a PhD in Economic Theory and Institutions from the University of Rome Tor Vergata in 2011, following a Master in Development Policies and Cohesion and Evaluation of Public Investments (2007) from the NUVAL Consortium and a first-class honors Bachelor's degree in Economics and Commerce from the University of Rome Tor Vergata (2005).

Dr. Salustri's research spans multiple interconnected domains of economic and social inquiry. Their primary focus lies at the intersection of social and solidarity economy with sustainable territorial development, examining how alternative economic models can address regional disparities and promote inclusive growth. They have made significant contributions to landscape economics, particularly exploring the relationship between cultural landscapes as common goods and sustainable development. Their work on tourism economics emphasizes proximity tourism, internal areas, and the recovery potential of regional tourism markets, especially in the Lazio region. Additional research strands include workplace safety analysis, European welfare systems, and the application of multidimensional approaches to measuring social inequalities.

Dr. Salustri's publication record reveals a consistent focus on social and solidarity economy frameworks, with numerous articles examining their role in addressing social exclusion, promoting sustainable development, and creating alternative economic pathways. Their recent work has increasingly incorporated post-pandemic economic recovery considerations, particularly in tourism sectors and regional development contexts. The research demonstrates methodological diversity, employing both qualitative case studies and quantitative analyses of European welfare systems and labor market dynamics.

Dr. Salustri actively participates in scholarly networks including CIRIEC International's Commission on Social and Cooperative Economy (since 2018) and previously served on the editorial committee of the journal "Documenti Geografici" (2017-2023). They were also involved with ASVIS (Alliance for Sustainable Development) working group on Goal 8 (2018-2022) and various CIRIEC International research groups focused on commons, social economy enterprises, and global public goods.

Within institutional contexts, Dr. Salustri contributes to research initiatives at Sapienza University's Institute of Economics and Finance, with particular focus on public finance analysis, regional development, and social protection systems. Their work often bridges theoretical economic frameworks with practical policy applications, particularly in the Italian and European contexts.