Romano Astolfo

Romano Astolfo is a Research Fellow at the Department of Economics, Ca' Foscari University of Venice. His work focuses on public administration, municipal governance, and policy analysis related to regional development.

Research Interests

Astolfo's research primarily examines:

• Challenges in local governance systems
• Municipalities' adaptation to national recovery plans (e.g., PNRR)
• Regulatory frameworks for professions and public services
• Development of internal/underutilized areas
• Decentralization in public administration
• Economic implications of territorial governance

Publications

His publications show a consistent focus on policy analysis (2013-2025), with recent works addressing:

• Modernization of local governance structures (2025)
• PNRR implementation in municipalities (2023)
• Regulatory challenges in public services (2015)
• Occupational licensing frameworks (2013)