Elsa Clara Massoc

Elsa Clara Massoc is an Assistant Professor in Political Science at the School of Economics and Political Science (SEPS) of the University of St. Gallen. Her research focuses on international political economy, comparative political economy, finance, and politics, with a particular emphasis on banking policy, central bank accountability, and climate policy narratives. She examines state-bank relationships, the structural power of financial institutions, and the geo-economic foundations of policy decisions in Europe.

Her work spans themes such as the governance of large European banks, the interplay between climate goals and economic stability, and the dynamics of anti-finance discourses on social media. Notable contributions include analyses of European Central Bank accountability mechanisms, state-guaranteed credit programs during the pandemic, and comparative studies of banking sector management during crises.

Her research methodologies combine quantitative analysis of institutional interactions (e.g., MEP-ECB accountability forums) with qualitative case studies, such as the 2012 French banking rescue under Sarkozy. She also explores digital political behavior through studies of polarized user interactions on platforms like Reddit.

Labs/Teams: While no specific lab is mentioned, her collaborative work suggests engagement with interdisciplinary teams studying European financial governance, central banking dynamics, and digital democracy.