Margherita Comola

Margherita Comola is a Full Professor of Economics at the University Paris-Saclay and an affiliate member of the Paris School of Economics. She joined the Research Institute on Markets and Organizations (RITM) in 2017 and is a Junior Member of the Institut Universitaire de France (2021-2026). She holds a PhD in Economics from Pompeu Fabra University (2008) and a B.Sc. from Bocconi University (2002). Her research focuses on social networks, econometrics, and development economics, with a particular emphasis on experimental methods and policy analysis.

• Education:
• PhD in Economics, Pompeu Fabra University (2008)
• B.Sc. in Economic and Social Sciences, Bocconi University (2002)

Her research explores network dynamics in development contexts, including peer effects, financial arrangements, and policy interventions. Recent work examines strategic targeting in networks, the impact of migration networks, and the role of savings accounts in financial systems. She leads the ANR JCJC grant LinkLab (2021-2025), focusing on network-based research.

Comola’s publications span experimental economics, network analysis, and development policy. Her work has been published in journals like the Economic Journal, Journal of Economic Behavior and Organization, and Econometrica.

• Awards: Junior Member of the Institut Universitaire de France (2021-2026)
• Grants: ANR JCJC LinkLab Grant (2021-2025)

She actively contributes to academic service, serving on the RITM council and the University Paris-Saclay committee. Her teaching includes courses like Applied Network Economics (M2oE) and Economie Publique (L2 EG).