Marco Brianti

Marco Brianti is an Assistant Professor of Economics at the University of Bologna, Italy, and previously held an academic position at the University of Alberta's Faculty of Arts - Economics Department. He earned his Ph.D. in Economics from Boston College. His research focuses on macroeconomics, monetary economics, macroeconometrics, and macro-finance, with particular attention to topics such as boom-bust cycles, political risk, pandemic impacts on firms, and policy responses. He holds dual affiliations, combining teaching and research across institutions.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Economics, Boston College

Research Interests:

• Macroeconomic policy design and implementation
• Monetary policy frameworks and financial stability
• Political economy of populism and institutional resilience
• COVID-19's long-term economic consequences
• Boom-bust cycles and expectation-driven dynamics

His work bridges theoretical macroeconomic modeling with empirical analysis of real-world policy challenges.

Publications Overview: Recent work examines pandemic impacts on firm behavior, populism's economic effects, and the role of sentiment in business cycles. Key themes include policy responses to financial shocks and structural economic dynamics driven by technological and political changes.

Awards and Grants: No specific awards mentioned, though his research has been supported by institutional affiliations and likely external grants (details not provided).

Teaching and Mentorship: While specific courses are not listed, his positions suggest involvement in graduate and undergraduate economics education. No advisee list provided.