Laura Bonacorsi

Laura Bonacorsi is a Lecturer at Bocconi University since March 2022. She earned her PhD in 2016 from Boston College with a thesis on international trade and economic growth, preceded by a Bachelor and Master of Science in Economics from the University of Bologna. Her post-doctoral research includes roles at the Fondazione Eni Enrico Mattei (Milan), the European Institute on Economics and the Environment, and the University of Milan-Bicocca.

• Education:
  • Bachelor in Economics and Finance (University of Bologna)
  • Master of Science in Economics (University of Bologna)
  • PhD in Economics (Boston College, 2016)

Her research focuses on international trade, environmental economics, and finance, with a particular emphasis on topics like ESG factors, circular economy indicators, and the interplay between trade and economic growth in globalized markets. Recent work explores how sustainability-driven business models align with the European Green Deal and the financial implications of ESG integration.

Key trends in her publications include: 2022 studies on ESG and credit risk, circular economy metrics, and energy transitions, alongside a 2018 analysis of trade dynamics in global value chains. These works reflect interdisciplinary interests in finance, environmental economics, and policy-relevant applications.