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Sergio Currarini is an Associate Professor in the Department of Economics at Ca' Foscari University of Venice, where he also belongs to the Interdepartmental School of Economics, Languages and Entrepreneurship for International Exchanges. His research focuses on the intersection of microeconomic theory, economic/social networks, game theory, and diversity analysis.
- EDP in Quantitative Economics, C.O.R.E., Université Catholique de Louvain (1999)
- PhD in Economics, Università di Pavia (1996)
- MPhil in Economics, London School of Economics (1995)
- MA in Economics, C.O.R.E., Université Catholique de Louvain (1994)
- BSc in Economics, Università di Torino (1992)
His theoretical and empirical research on network formation, homophily, and coalition stability appears in top journals like Econometrica, PNAS, and Review of Economic Design. Recent work examines information transmission in network games, peer effects in economic networks, and environmental policy through network economics.
The 15 most recent publications reveal trends in game-theoretic modeling of social networks (2016-2023), information economics in oligopolistic markets (2014-2020), and coalition formation mechanisms (2003-2014). Key themes include homophily's role in segregation, strategic information sharing, and network externalities in public goods provision.
- Award for Excellence in Academic Research, Ca' Foscari University (2011)
- Fernand Braudel Senior Fellowship, European University Institute (2009-2010)
- Two Teaching Quality Prizes, Faculty of Economics, Ca' Foscari (2004, 2005)
- Best Paper Award, Review of Economic Design (2000)
He serves as Associate Editor for Research in Economics and has been a referee for major journals including Econometrica and American Economic Review. His funded projects include PRIN grants (2004, 2007, 2003) and a Russian Ministry of Education scholarship (2016).
