Pier Giorgio Ardeni

Pier Giorgio Ardeni is a Full Professor of Political and Development Economics at the University of Bologna, Department of Economic Sciences. His work focuses on economic and social development, inequality, poverty, and climate change. He has held leadership roles, including President of the Istituto C. Cattaneo research foundation (2015–2019), and has authored influential books and numerous academic publications.

• Education: Ph.D. in Economics (UC Berkeley), M.A. in Statistics (UC Berkeley), B.A. in Agricultural Sciences (University of Bologna)

His research spans development economics, political economy, and applied econometrics, with a focus on policy-relevant analysis. He has taught courses such as Development Economics and International Development Economics at the master's level.

His recent publications include In Search of Development (2022) and The Return of History (2022), addressing Italy's economic trajectory and global ecological crises. He contributes to public discourse through newspapers like Il manifesto and Domani.

Collaborations & Fieldwork: Extensive international projects in Ethiopia, Mozambique, Bosnia, Sierra Leone, and more, partnering with organizations like UNDP, World Bank, and EU programs.