Stefano Colonnello

Stefano Colonnello is an Associate Professor of Economic Policy at Ca' Foscari University of Venice and a Research Affiliate at the Halle Institute for Economic Research (IWH). His research focuses on corporate governance, financial intermediation, law and finance, and macrofinance. He holds a PhD from École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne and the Swiss Finance Institute, following a master's degree from Bocconi University.

• Education:
  • PhD: École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne & Swiss Finance Institute
  • Master's: Bocconi University, Milan

His research explores topics such as banking regulation, legal system impacts on firms, and supervisory mechanisms. Recent work includes analysis of EU bonus caps on bank executives, universal banking effects on corporate investment, and court system influences on firm value. He also coordinates the M.Sc. in 'Economia e Finanza' at Ca' Foscari and serves as an Associate Editor for Research in Economics.

Publications span journals like Journal of Accounting and Economics and Journal of Law and Economics, with a focus on regulatory policy, financial markets, and institutional governance. His work often bridges legal frameworks with economic outcomes, emphasizing empirical approaches.