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Flavio Delbono is a Full Professor of Political Economy at the Department of Economic Sciences, University of Bologna. He holds a PhD from the University of Siena and completed postdoctoral studies at the University of Oxford. His academic career includes roles at the University of Modena and various other institutions. He has served as Mayor of Bologna (2009-2010), Vice President of Emilia-Romagna Region, and held leadership roles in cooperative economics programs. His research focuses on political economy, oligopoly theory, cooperative enterprises, and economic inequality. He has authored over 140 publications, including influential books and articles on market structures and public policy. Awards include the Gold Medal as Mantuan of the Year (2003).
Education:
- 1983-86 PhD in Political Economy, University of Siena
- 1984-88 Doctorate in Economics, University of Oxford
- 1978-82 Degree in Economics and Commerce, University of Parma
Research Interests: Delbono specializes in oligopoly models, cooperative firm behavior, and the interplay between market structures and innovation. His work addresses policy issues like public enterprise regulation, environmental taxation, and regional economic resilience. Recent studies emphasize cooperatives' role in mitigating inequality and fostering sustainable development.
Publications Trends: Recent articles analyze cooperative vs. capitalistic firm performance during crises, emission taxation strategies, and regional resilience dynamics. His work bridges theoretical economics with practical policy applications, particularly in Italy and the EU.
Awards:
- Gold medal (2003), Chamber of Commerce of Mantua
- British Council Scholarship (1985)
- Domus Studentship (1985-87)
Grants & Advising: Delbono has directed master’s programs in cooperative economics and led regional economic initiatives. His leadership in the Emilia-Romagna Region involved fiscal and strategic policy development. He advises on cooperative enterprise strategies and chairs academic committees at international journals.
Labs/Teams: Active in the Annals of Public and Cooperative Economics and collaborates with institutions like CEPREMAP and CIRIEC on cooperative research networks.