Vittorio Daniele

Prof. Vittorio Daniele is a Full Professor of Economic Policy at the Department of Law, Economics and Sociology (DiGES) of the University of Calabria (Università della Calabria). His research focuses on regional economic disparities in Italy, particularly the North-South divide, economic history, development economics, and policy analysis. He leads major projects like the PRIN 2022 'Assessment of Regional Development Policies in Italy' (€299,112 funded) and has published extensively on topics including historical wage disparities, post-unification living standards, and the impact of global events like the pandemic. His work integrates quantitative analysis with historical data, emphasizing long-term socioeconomic trends.

**Education & Academic Roles:**
- President of the Degree Course in Business Economics and Management (Università della Calabria).
- Research interests span economic policy, regional development, and historical economic analysis.

**Research Highlights:**
- Award-winning book *The Divided Country: North and South in the History of Italy* (2020 Sele d'Oro Award).
- Over 50 peer-reviewed articles in journals like *Journal of Development Studies* and *Regional Economy*.
- Key contributions on the interplay of biogeography, IQ, and economic performance.

**Awards:**
- *Sele d'Oro Mezzogiorno 2020 Award* for nonfiction (2020).

**Grants & Projects:**
- Principal Investigator of PRIN 2022 (€299,112) on regional development policies.
- Collaborative work with institutions like the University of Calabria and international partners.

**Labs/Teams:**
- Active in the Laboratory of History of Law and Economics at DiGES.