Filippo Occhino

Filippo Occhino is an Associate Professor of Economics at the Coles College of Business, Kennesaw State University. He holds a Ph.D. in Economics from the University of Chicago and degrees from Bocconi University in Milan, Italy. His research focuses on macroeconomics and financial stability, particularly analyzing monetary policy, fiscal policy, and the effects of financial distortions. He explores topics like quantitative easing, tax reforms, and systemic risk in banking sectors.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Economics, University of Chicago
• Master in Economics, Bocconi University
• B.A. in Economic and Social Sciences, Bocconi University

Research interests center on understanding how economic policies and financial mechanisms shape macroeconomic outcomes. Recent work evaluates tax reforms, the implications of news sentiment on policy, and responses to crises like the 2008 financial crisis and the 2020 pandemic. His analysis often integrates historical case studies, such as WWII economic exploitation in France, to contextualize modern policy challenges.

Publications span journals like the Journal of Money, Credit and Banking and European Economic Review, with commentary in Federal Reserve Bulletins. Notable topics include the impact of ECB interventions during the Eurozone crisis and the effects of debt overhang on investment decisions. No scientific awards are explicitly mentioned in the provided texts.

Advising and grants details are not provided in the available information. Occhino is affiliated with the Bagwell Center for the Study of Markets and Economic Opportunity, contributing to policy-focused research initiatives. His work bridges theoretical macroeconomic models with practical policy applications.