Filippo Arfini

Filippo Arfini is an Associate Professor at the University of Parma's Department of Economics, where he specializes in agricultural policy analysis, rural development, and food quality systems. He holds a Degree in Agriculture Sciences from the University of Bologna (1987) and a PhD in Mountain Economy from the University of Trento (1993). His academic career includes visiting professorships at UC Davis and leadership roles in EU research projects such as DOLPHINS, WELFARE QUALITY, and FACEPA. Since 2008, he has served on the board of the European Association of Agricultural Economists (EAAE).

His research focuses on three interconnected domains:

• Policy Impact Modeling: Developing mathematical programming tools to assess CAP reforms at farm, regional, and national levels
• Food Quality Economics: Analyzing socio-economic dimensions of PDO/PGI products, organic certification, and supply chain dynamics
• Rural Development: Examining factors influencing sustainable economic growth in local agrifood systems

Recent publications demonstrate strong emphasis on CAP sustainability reforms, geographical indications valuation, and agent-based modeling of agricultural systems. Over 60% of his last 15 articles address policy optimization, while 40% focus on territorial certification systems like PDOs and organic districts, frequently using Italian case studies (Parma, Emilia-Romagna).

Teaching activities span undergraduate courses in Agri-Food Economics and Rural Development, plus graduate modules on Geographical Indications and Agri-Food Chain Management. He has coordinated international master's programs at CIHEAM-Saragozza and Wageningen University.