Nadia Burani

Nadia Burani is a Confirmed Associate Professor of Political Economy at the University of Bologna since 2011, with national scientific qualification for Full Professor in Economic Policy (A13/2) since July 2020. She previously served as a Research Fellow (2002–2011) and Visiting Professor at Universidad Carlos III de Madrid (2002–2003). Her research focuses on microeconomic theory, contract design, and applications in industrial, environmental, and health sectors, with an emphasis on screening and matching mechanisms.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Economics (cum laude), Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, 2002
• Master in Economics (cum laude), Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, 1998
• Laurea in Political Science (Political-Economic Specialization, cum laude), University of Bologna, 1996

Research Interests: Her work integrates theoretical microeconomics with practical applications, addressing issues such as information asymmetries in labor markets and policy design. Current projects explore intrinsic motivation and worker ability in contractual frameworks.

Affiliations & Collaborations:

• Visiting Research Fellow, Institute for Policy Analysis, University of Toronto (2000–2001)
• Research Fellow, Instituto de Análisis Económico (IAE-CSIC), Barcelona (2001)

Office Hours: As of February 2025, Tuesdays 2:30–4:00 PM at Piazza Scaravilli 2, Office 214. In-person hours suspended from July 16 to September 10, 2025, due to construction.