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Francesco Agostinelli is an Assistant Professor of Economics at the University of Pennsylvania. He holds the Janice and Julian Bers Assistant Professorship in the Social Sciences and is affiliated with multiple institutions, including the National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER), the Population Studies Center at UPenn, the Human Capital and Economic Opportunity Global Working Group (HCEO) at the University of Chicago, and the Stone Center for Research on Wealth Inequality and Mobility at the University of Chicago.
- Education:
- Ph.D., Economics - Arizona State University
- M.A., Economics - Collegio Carlo Alberto
- B.A., Economics and Finance - University of Ancona
His research focuses on child development, applied microeconomics, and public economics, analyzing dynamic equilibrium interdependencies between children’s social interactions and parental investments. He also examines intra-household insurance, educational access disparities, and endogenous compliance in class size interventions.
Francesco’s work has been highlighted in recent research spotlights, including studies on skill formation during the pandemic and the spatial determinants of educational access. His methodological approach integrates applied econometrics to address critical questions in labor economics and education policy.
Scientific Awards & Affiliations:
- NBER Faculty Research Fellow
- Member, HCEO Global Working Group
- Affiliate, Stone Center for Research on Wealth Inequality and Mobility
Contact:
Email: fagostin@sas.upenn.edu
Phone: (215) 898-5105
