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Elisa Conti serves as Associate Professor of Economics and Academic Director of the Bachelor of Business Administration program at IPAG Business School, leading operations across both Paris and Nice campuses. She maintains active affiliation with the STEP Project Global Consortium, an international research network focused on family business dynamics.
Education:
- PhD in Economics of Communication, IULM University, Milan (2006-2009)
- MSc in Local Economic Development (Dissertation with Distinction), London School of Economics (2006-2007)
- BA in Tourism Management (with Honors), IULM University, Milan (1999-2003)
- Diploma Liceo Scientifico (100/100), Liceo Benedetto Cairoli, Vigevano, Italy (1994-1999)
Her research integrates economic theory with practical marketing applications, specializing in socio-economic impact measurement, family business economic contributions, and destination management systems. Conti's work examines how tourism infrastructure influences regional development and how family enterprises drive local economic performance through unique governance structures.
Publication analysis reveals consistent focus on innovation pathways in renewable energy sectors and social network effects on firm competitiveness. Her methodological approach combines comparative European regional studies with quantitative impact assessment frameworks, particularly examining wind power industry evolution and network-based innovation capacity.
Professional engagements include research consultancy for the UK Central Government, City of London Corporation, and multiple European universities. Significant project leadership roles include Head of Economic Impact Evaluation at London & Partners (2012-2014) and Research Manager at Bone Wells Urbecon Ltd (2009-2012), where she developed evaluation frameworks for urban development initiatives.
As an affiliate of the STEP Project Global Consortium, Conti contributes to international family business research initiatives while directing IPAG's BBA program curriculum development across dual-campus operations.
