Giovanni Mastrobuoni

Giovanni Mastrobuoni is the INTESA SANPAOLO Chair at Collegio Carlo Alberto and Professor of Economics at the University of Turin's School of Economics and Management. He also holds the position of Honorary Professor of Economics at the Department of Economics, University of Essex, and is a Research Fellow at IZA. His academic journey began with a PhD in Economics from Princeton University.

• PhD in Economics, Princeton University

Mastrobuoni's research spans Public Economics, Labor Economics, Economics of Crime, and Applied Econometrics. He has made significant contributions to understanding the relationship between social security and retirement behavior, immigration and crime patterns, prison conditions and recidivism, and the application of predictive analytics in policing. His work often employs sophisticated econometric techniques to analyze large datasets, particularly in the field of crime economics.

His recent publications reveal a consistent focus on the economics of crime, with particular attention to predictive policing technologies, prison reform, immigration policy, and social security systems. Mastrobuoni's research on predictive policing, notably his paper "Crime is Terribly Revealing: Information Technology and Police Productivity," demonstrates how data-driven approaches can significantly improve police effectiveness. His work often bridges theoretical economic models with practical policy applications, particularly in criminal justice reform.

Mastrobuoni has collaborated extensively with researchers across Europe and the United States, as evidenced by his numerous co-authored publications. His research has garnered significant attention in both academic circles and mainstream media, with coverage in prominent outlets including The Guardian, BBC News, The Economist, Financial Times, and Corriere della Sera. His work on the relationship between education and criminal earnings ("Returns to Education in Criminal Organizations") received international attention, being featured in multiple major news publications.

As an educator, Mastrobuoni teaches Econometrics II at Collegio Carlo Alberto. His teaching materials indicate a strong emphasis on practical statistical applications. His extensive publication record and media presence demonstrate his commitment to translating academic research into policy-relevant insights that address contemporary social challenges.