Katia Delbiaggio

Katia Delbiaggio is a Lecturer at the Lucerne School of Business (HSLU), specializing in Macroeconomics, Energy Economics, and Regional Economics. She holds a Dr. rer. pol. from the University of Bern and has extensive experience in academia, public policy, and corporate strategy. Her research focuses on regional economic development, energy policy, housing economics, and public finance.

Education highlights include a PhD in Economics from the University of Bern (1999), a research fellowship at the London School of Economics (2008), and studies at the University of Rochester (1994). She has served in leadership roles, including President of the Swiss Federal Housing Commission and membership in the Swiss Electricity Commission.

Research interests span energy policy, residential economics, regional development, and fiscal federalism. Notable projects include studies on housing affordability incentives, energy transition strategies, and the economic impacts of firm relocations. Her work bridges theoretical economics with practical policy solutions, particularly in Swiss regional contexts.

Awards include the HSLU Publication Prize (2013) for her work on firm relocation impacts. She has advised various governmental bodies and published widely in peer-reviewed journals and reports. Her teaching and research emphasize interdisciplinary approaches to complex socio-economic challenges.