Salvatore Di Falco

Salvatore Di Falco is a Full Professor at the Institute of Economics and Econometrics, University of Geneva. His research focuses on the intersection of agricultural, environmental, and development economics. Key areas include climate change adaptation, biodiversity, rural development, and the role of institutional structures in natural resource management.

• Education: Ph.D., University of York

His research explores: (1) the impact of natural resources like biodiversity on agricultural productivity and food security, (2) institutional frameworks affecting resource conservation, and (3) behavioral economics in climate adaptation. Recent work examines social capital, risk preferences, and policy interventions.

Scientific trends in his publications show recurring engagement with journals like the American Journal of Agricultural Economics and Environmental and Resource Economics. Topics span from empirical studies in Ethiopia and Tanzania to theoretical models linking biodiversity with climate resilience.

• Editorial Role: Editor of the European Review of Agricultural Economics