Domenico Scalera

Domenico Scalera is a Full Professor (Professore Ordinario) in the Department of Law, Economics, Management and Quantitative Methods (DEMM) at the University of Sannio (Università degli Studi del Sannio) in Italy. His academic work focuses on SECS-P/01 - Political Economy, with particular emphasis on regional economic issues in Italy.

Professor Scalera's research interests span multiple areas in economics, with a strong focus on Regional Economics, particularly concerning Southern Italy (Mezzogiorno). His work examines Political Economy questions related to decentralization, fiscal federalism, and regional autonomy. He has conducted extensive research on Industrial Organization, especially analyzing Italian firms within Global Value Chains, subcontracting relationships, and industrial restructuring. His publications also address public finance issues, educational efficiency, and the economic development challenges of Southern Italy.

Analysis of Professor Scalera's recent publications (2022-2025) reveals a consistent research trajectory focused on Italian regional economic disparities, the implications of differentiated regional autonomy, and Italy's position within global economic networks. His work often combines theoretical economic frameworks with empirical analysis of Italian industrial and regional data. A significant portion of his recent research examines the intersection of digital transformation with traditional industrial structures, the economic impacts of the pandemic, and the implementation of the National Recovery and Resilience Plan (PNRR) across Italian regions.

Professor Scalera has maintained an active research profile throughout his career, with publication records dating back to the 1980s. His work demonstrates continuity in addressing core questions about Italian economic development while adapting to contemporary challenges including globalization, digital transformation, and the post-pandemic economic landscape.

As a researcher, Professor Scalera maintains active profiles on major academic platforms including ResearchGate, Google Scholar, and RePEc, indicating his engagement with the broader academic community. His research output demonstrates sustained scholarly activity with approximately 97 publications documented in the university's IRIS research catalog.