Mariarosaria Agostino

Mariarosaria Agostino (born 1972) is Associate Professor of Economics at the University of Calabria since 2017, based in the Department of Economics, Statistics and Finance "Giovanni Anania" (DESF). She is also affiliated with the Rossi-Doria Centre of Excellence at Roma Tre University and, since 2023, with the European University for Peace, Justice and Inclusive Societies Research Hub on "Climate Science and Just Transition". Since 2023 she coordinates both the Bachelor’s Degree in Economics and the Master’s Degree in Economics and Commerce at UNICAL, and sits on the boards of AISRe and the Scientific Committees of two 2nd-level master’s programmes in AI & Data Science and Green Transition Management at UNICAL.

Education: While the detailed CV is only available in Italian, her long-standing academic career and extensive publication record (50+ international journal articles, 8 books) indicate advanced doctoral training in economics.

Research Interests: Her work centres on productivity analysis, environmental performance and sustainable energy practices of firms, and Global Value Chains (GVCs). She investigates how extreme weather events and regional institutions affect firm performance, aiming to inform policies that enhance business resilience and foster an ecological transition away from fossil-fuel dependence.

Publication Trends: Her recent articles (2023-2025) reveal a clear focus on three intertwined themes: (1) the interplay between climate shocks and green innovation, (2) the role of digital technologies in shaping participation in global value chains, and (3) the influence of institutional quality on firm efficiency, credit access, and sustainability. Empirically, she leverages large micro-level datasets such as the World Bank Enterprise Surveys and sector-specific Italian data, applying advanced econometric techniques to draw policy-relevant insights.

Scientific Contributions & Recognition: She has co-authored eight books and published in top-tier journals including World Development, Energy Economics, Journal of Cleaner Production, Economic Modelling, and Regional Studies. She has prepared scientific reports for the Italian Trade Agency and CNEL on GVC participation determinants.

Advising & Grants: Beyond coordinating two degree programmes, she contributes to the governance of the AISRe (Italian Association of Regional Science) and the scientific committees of two master’s programmes. Details on specific PhD supervision or funded research projects are not provided in the text.

Research Teams & Labs: She collaborates with the Rossi-Doria Centre of Excellence at Roma Tre University and participates in the Research Hub on Climate Science and Just Transition within the European University for Peace, Justice and Inclusive Societies.