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Maria Michela Dickson is an Associate Professor of Economic Statistics at the University of Trento’s Department of Economics and Management. She holds a PhD in Economic Statistics from Sapienza University of Rome (2014) and has undertaken visiting research at the Institut de Statistique, University of Neuchâtel (2014–2016). Her research focuses on spatial sampling methods, quantitative criminology, and econometric modeling of spatially distributed phenomena. She has contributed to major EU-funded projects like the 'Private Corruption Barometer' and has organized international workshops on sampling techniques and spatial statistics.
Education:
- PhD in Economic Statistics, Sapienza University of Rome (2011–2014)
- Master’s in Law and Economics, LUISS Guido Carli (2009–2011)
- Bachelor’s in Political Sciences, LUISS Guido Carli (2006–2009)
Research interests include spatial sampling design, business corruption analysis, and urban security metrics. She has published extensively on methodological advancements in spatial econometrics and the impact of locational errors in data collection. Her work bridges statistical theory with practical applications in crime prevention and economic policy.
Notable contributions include the Private Corruption Barometer project (EU-funded), and leadership in international conferences such as the 2022 ITACOSM conference. She is a member of the Spatial Econometric Association (SEA) and the Italian Statistical Society (SIS).
