Bruno Caprettini

Bruno Caprettini is an Assistant Professor in Trade and Development at the University of St. Gallen, affiliated with the School of Management, Economics, and Law (SIAW). His research focuses on economic development, political economy, and economic history, with particular attention to labor market dynamics, technological change, and institutional impacts. He has conducted studies on historical case studies such as the Italian land reform, the British industrial revolution, and the New Deal's influence on American patriotism during WWII.

His work combines quantitative and qualitative methods to analyze how structural transformations—such as technological adoption, policy reforms, and demographic shifts—shape economic outcomes. Notable projects include examining the electoral effects of land redistribution, the impact of wartime labor shortages on innovation, and the role of propaganda in pre-WWII Hamburg.

Caprettini’s recent studies also explore contemporary issues like vaccination support during the pandemic and the economic implications of sports events. His research consistently bridges historical analysis with modern policy debates, offering insights into long-term economic and social trajectories.

Although no formal advisement or grant details are explicitly provided in the text, his academic profile reflects a commitment to interdisciplinary scholarship at the intersection of economics, history, and political science.