Research - Bocconi University

Helicopter Money in XVII Century Venice

When a pandemic recession strikes, a mix of politics, excess of debt and helicopter money can occur. It was the case in the Republic of Venice, during the 1630 plague. Donato Masciandaro draws some lessons from La Serenissima

Bocconi Is a Scientific Partner of B20

Three faculty members are taking part in the dialogue forum with the business community organized by Confindustria to develop concrete actionable policy recommendations to the G20

Climate Change: Italian Research Supports Central Banks

A project funded by Inspire with the participation of Scuola Superiore Sant'Anna of Pisa, Rff Cmcc European Institute on Economics (Milan), Bocconi University and Polytechnic of Milan, aims to assess the risks of climate change through new economic models

The Importance of Being Optimistic in Times of Crisis

A study on 1,642 British firms highlights that optimistic entrepreneurs implemented more innovation and more organizational change than the rest during the COVID spring lockdown

Italy's Underperformance in Professional Training and How to Fix It

Effective labor protection is strictly related to professional requalification, according to Maurizio del Conte

A Look at the Successful Career Paths of Italian CEOs

The typical Italian CEO is a 50 year old male with a degree in economics or engineering. International experience is a must have, according to SDA Bocconi School of Management research