Cristina Tealdi

Cristina Tealdi is an Associate Professor at the School of Social Sciences, Edinburgh Business School, Heriot-Watt University. She holds a PhD in Economics from Northwestern University (2011) and MA degrees from Northwestern University (2006) and Collegio Carlo Alberto, Italy (2005). Her research focuses on Labour Economics, Migration, Macroeconomics, and Health Economics. She is a Fellow at the IZA Institute for the Study of Labour since 2019.

Education:

• PhD in Economics, Northwestern University, 2011
• MA in Economics, Northwestern University, 2006
• MA in Economics, Collegio Carlo Alberto, Italy, 2005

Research Interests:

• Labour Market Dynamics
• Temporary Employment Contracts
• Healthcare Policy
• Migration and Economic Integration

Recent Research Trends: Her work analyzes opioid prescriptions among overseas GPs, healthcare costs linked to nutrition, and contractual stability in labour markets. She frequently engages with policy implications of temporary contracts and migration impacts.

Awards:

• Fellow, IZA Institute for the Study of Labour (2019–present)

Grants and Activities:

• Organized workshops on immigration, health, and wellbeing (e.g., VIII Workshop on Immigration, Health and Wellbeing)
• Participated in conferences such as the European Society of Population Economics and the European Association of Labour Economics

Collaborations: Active in international research networks, focusing on European and Italian labour markets. Her studies often involve cross-border analyses and policy evaluations.