Marco Battaglini

Marco Battaglini serves as the Edward H. Meyer Professor of Economics at Cornell University and holds a non-resident fellowship at EIEF (Einaudi Institute for Economics and Finance). His academic profile centers on theoretical and empirical political economy with significant contributions to collective action theory and institutional analysis.

His educational credentials include:

• Ph.D. in Economics from Northwestern University (2001)

Professor Battaglini's research focuses on political economy mechanisms, particularly examining how individuals overcome collective action problems through strategic behavior and institutional design. His work integrates rigorous game-theoretic modeling with empirical validation, as demonstrated in studies of congressional logrolling, donor influence dynamics, and volunteer dilemmas. The recurring theme across his publications involves analyzing how group size, information asymmetry, and temporal dynamics affect collective decision-making outcomes in political contexts.

Recent publications reveal a methodological trend combining quasi-experimental designs with theoretical frameworks to investigate political influence networks and legislative bargaining. His 2023-2024 papers consistently address core public economics questions through the lens of political institutions, demonstrating particular expertise in applying game theory to real-world political phenomena.

His scientific recognition includes:

• Carlo Alberto Medal (2009)
• Election as Fellow of the Econometric Society

While the source material indicates active collaboration with prominent researchers including Thomas R. Palfrey, Valerio Leone Sciabolazza, and Eleonora Patacchini, it provides no specific details about graduate student supervision, grant funding, or laboratory affiliations. His research trajectory suggests ongoing investigation into the intersection of political institutions and collective action problems.