Fabio Schiantarelli

Fabio Schiantarelli is a Professor of Economics at Boston College, affiliated with the Morrissey College of Arts and Sciences. He holds a B.S. from Bocconi University, an M.S. from the London School of Economics (LSE), and a Ph.D. from LSE. His research focuses on macroeconomics, financial markets, and the impact of institutions on economic outcomes. He has held academic positions at institutions like Bocconi University and the European University Institute, and has consulted for the World Bank and Inter-American Development Bank.

• Education:
  • B.S., Bocconi University
  • M.S., London School of Economics
  • Ph.D., London School of Economics
• Research Interests:
  • Financial constraints and firm behavior
  • Macroeconomic policy and growth
  • Cultural and institutional economics
  • Impact of populism and political risk
• Recent Work:
  • Analysis of ancestry composition's role in U.S. county economic performance
  • Studies on credit constraints during the COVID-19 pandemic
  • Research on political risk and economic stability in Italy

Grants & Collaborations: Ongoing projects with international institutions and co-authored works on topics like innovation, labor markets, and financial systems. His work frequently appears in top journals such as the Journal of Finance, Economic Journal, and Journal of Economic Growth.