Francesco Ricci

Francesco Ricci is a Professor of Economics at the University of Montpellier, France, and a member of the Center for Environmental Economics - Montpellier (CEE-M). He holds a PhD awarded in 2000 and combines teaching with research activities focused on environmental and natural resource economics. His work spans energy economics, applied theory, dynamic systems modeling, and general equilibrium analysis. Ricci's research addresses critical issues such as climate policy frameworks, sustainable resource management, and the economics of energy transitions. He has published in top-tier journals including the Journal of Environmental Economics and Management and European Economic Review. His recent studies explore the intersection of development rights, critical mineral dependencies, and optimal resource utilization strategies. Ricci's interdisciplinary approach integrates theoretical modeling with real-world policy challenges.

• Current Affiliations: Faculty of Economics, University of Montpellier
• Key Research Themes: Environmental policy design, energy transition economics, natural resource valuation, and sustainability governance

His publications reflect a strong emphasis on systemic analyses of environmental and energy systems, with a focus on dynamic modeling frameworks. Ricci collaborates internationally on projects addressing climate change mitigation strategies and resource scarcity challenges in renewable energy systems.