Marcella Nicolini

Marcella Nicolini is an Associate Professor of Economics at the University of Pavia's Department of Economics and Management. She coordinates the Master in Energy and Environmental Management and Economics (MEDEA), a joint program with Eni, and organizes the MEDEA seminars. Her research focuses on energy economics, international trade, public policy, and political economy, with a particular interest in issues like terrorism, renewable energy subsidies, and the impact of multinational enterprises. She has contributed to understanding market dynamics in sectors such as hospitality, airlines, and retail, while also exploring topics like social capital, institutional quality, and offshoring behavior.

Her work bridges theoretical economic analysis with applied policy research, addressing questions such as the effectiveness of subsidies, the role of foreign investment in productivity spillovers, and the interplay between disasters and electoral outcomes. She maintains active academic profiles on Ideas Repec, Google Scholar, and ORCID.

Dr. Nicolini's research spans over two decades, with notable contributions to energy futures markets, the impact of religious divides on trade, and the strategic behavior of firms in competitive environments. Her interdisciplinary approach integrates elements of political science, sociology, and behavioral economics to analyze complex socio-economic phenomena.