Dario Fauceglia

Dr. Dario Fauceglia is a researcher at the ZHAW Zurich University of Applied Sciences, affiliated with the ZHAW School of Management and Law and the Center for Labor, Digital and Regional Economics. His work focuses on international trade, financial development, exchange rate dynamics, and environmental policy. He has led projects such as the OECD-backed Drivers of Global Value Chains and studies on exchange rate adjustments in Swiss exports.

Education: He holds a Ph.D. in Economics from the University of St. Gallen (2013), with a dissertation titled Essays on Trade, Finance, and Exchange Rate Pass-Through.

Research Interests: His research explores the impact of financial constraints on trade, the effects of exchange rate fluctuations on export quality, and carbon tax implications for firms. Key topics include global value chains, natural hedging of currency risk, and the interplay between immigration and housing markets.

Notable Contributions: His recent work includes analyzing how firms adapt to carbon taxes, the role of backward participation in global value chains, and methods for harmonizing product classifications. He has published in journals like The World Economy, Journal of Comparative Economics, and International Economics.

Professional Activities: He has presented at major conferences, including the European Economic Association and contributed to policy reports for the Swiss government. His research spans both theoretical and applied economics, with a focus on policy-relevant insights.