Maurizio Malpede

Maurizio Malpede is Assistant Professor of Economics at the University of Verona and Research Fellow at the GREEN Centre, Bocconi University. He is affiliated with the Department of Economics where he teaches Microeconomics, Macroeconomics, and Environmental Economics across multiple degree programs including the Ph.D. in Economics and Finance, Bachelor's degree in Economics and Business, and Master's degree in Economics and Data Analysis.

His academic appointment is listed as 'Ricercatore a tempo determinato (A)' in the Italian system, corresponding to a fixed-term research position. He completed his PhD in Economics jointly through Cattolica University and Bicocca University in Milan.

Research Focus

Dr. Malpede's research spans multiple interconnected areas:

• Environmental and climate change economics with policy implications
• Development economics and political economics (ERC-2024 SH1_3)
• Environmental and climate change societal impacts (ERC-2024 SH7_6)
• Historical development patterns in Sub-Saharan Africa
• Economic effects of resource extraction

Awards and Recognition

• Awarded the 2020 EAERE Best European Doctoral Dissertation in Environmental and Resource Economics for his thesis 'Three Essays on Technological Progress and Economic Growth'

Academic Service

Dr. Malpede serves on collegial bodies including the Collegio didattico di Economia e commercio and the Collegio didattico di Economics and data analysis. He actively participates in Third Mission activities involving public engagement events and continuous training programs.