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Sara Lazzaroni is a Senior Assistant Professor (fixed-term) at the Department of Economics, University of Bologna. She holds a PhD in Economic Policy from the Catholic University of Milan, with prior roles as a Post-Doc and Junior Assistant Professor at the same university. Her research focuses on quantitative Economic History, Political Economy, and Development Economics, examining the roles of shocks, culture, and institutions in shaping socio-economic outcomes. Key topics include attitudes toward the state in Italy, discriminatory attitudes in the US and India, and long-term economic growth in Europe. She has also served as an External Consultant at the Overseas Development Institute (ODI) and received accolades such as the Professor Hans Opschoor Prize for best research paper.
Education:
- PhD in Economic Policy, Catholic University of Milan (2014)
- MA in Development Studies, ISS Erasmus University Rotterdam (2012)
- M.Sc. in Economics (Summa Cum Laude), University of Pavia (2010)
- B.A. in Economics, University of Pavia (2007)
Awards & Grants:
- Professor Hans Opschoor Prize (2012)
- Pathways to Resilience Small Grant Programme (ODI)
- BCDE 2014, EAERE-Harvard School of Public Health, BISS2013 grants
Her research spans historical and contemporary issues, including medieval political geography, the legacy of social contracts, and the impact of natural disasters on development. She is affiliated with the University of Bologna’s Department of Economics, with offices in Bologna and Forlì.
