09 Jun 2025 Corporations Hoard Cash from Bonds, Not Loans A new study reveals how pledgeability and financing frictions shape the way firms manage debt-driven savings
05 Jun 2025 Clientelism or Efficiency? The Costs of Politics-Driven Subsidies A study published in Econometrica analyzes 26 billion euros distributed to 77,000 Italian companies: when local politicians decide, each job costs 42 percent more
04 Jun 2025 Simone Padoan Joins Editorial Boards of International Statistical Journals The Associate Professor from Bocconi’s Department of Decision Sciences is appointed to two leading editorial boards, strengthening his international academic profile
03 Jun 2025 The Hidden Power of Family Mentoring: How Business Performance Can Improve After Passing the Baton A study of 1787 Italian companies reveals that intergenerational mentoring among family CEOs not only strengthens handovers, but also boosts economic performance—especially with diverse boards and in stable industries
30 May 2025 Unlocking Finance: Open Banking and the Quiet Revolution in Data Access A global study reveals how customer-controlled data is reshaping fintech, credit access, and the rules of competition in banking
29 May 2025 IGIER: Uniting Academic Excellence and Policy-Relevant Research A strong research community at the intersection of economics and policy studies