Massimo Giannini is a distinguished Full Professor of Economic Policy at the University of Rome “Tor Vergata,” where he is affiliated with the Department of Enterprise Engineering. With a prolific career in economic research, he has made significant contributions to the fields of economic policy, endogenous growth, and income distribution. His academic journey includes extensive teaching and research roles, along with notable professional engagements and consultancy in macroeconomic studies and fiscal policy.
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Education
Massimo Giannini graduated with honors (110/110 cum laude) in Economic Policy from the University of Rome La Sapienza. He pursued post-graduate studies in the Theory of Controlled Systems at the Faculty of Mathematics, University of Rome La Sapienza. He completed his Doctorate in Economic Policy at the same university with a dissertation on Endogenous Growth and Personal Income Distribution, which was awarded as the best dissertation in 1996, developed at Nuffield College, University of Oxford.
Research Focus
Massimo Giannini’s research primarily revolves around economic policy, endogenous growth, personal income distribution, fiscal policy, economics of education, and labor economics. He has a keen interest in applying stochastic calculus and dynamic optimization in economic models, as well as investigating the empirical aspects of fiscal policy in Italy.
Professional Journey
Massimo Giannini’s professional journey includes teaching various undergraduate and postgraduate courses in economic policy, development economics, political economy, and applied econometrics. He has held visiting positions at prestigious institutions such as Nuffield College, Oxford University, NYU, LSE, Carlos III, and Toulouse. His roles also include significant professional activities such as Chief Econometrician for the Osservatorio e Centro di Studi Macroeconomici and consultant for the Italian Ministry of Economics.
Honors & Awards
Throughout his career, Massimo Giannini has received numerous accolades, including the award for the best dissertation in Economic Policy in 1996. He has been involved in several European research projects and has held various esteemed positions, such as Head of the Department in Educational Science and Technology, Head of Scuola IaD (E-learning unit), and Rector Delegate for E-Learning at the University of Rome Tor Vergata.
Publications Noted & Contributions
Massimo Giannini has authored and co-authored numerous publications across various topics in economics. His notable works include studies on stochastic calculus in economics, fiscal policy in Italy, endogenous growth, personal income distribution, the economics of education, and labor economics. Key publications include articles in journals such as the Journal of Economic Dynamics and Control, International Journal of Manpower, Economic Modelling, Bulletin of Economic Research, and Spatial Economic Analysis.
How does firms’ broadband adoption affect regional TFP in Italy?
Title: How does firms’ broadband adoption affect regional TFP in Italy?
Journal: Economia Politica
Date: 2023-10
DOI: 10.1007/s40888-022-00269-5
Contributors: Massimo Giannini, Barbara Martini, Cristiana Fiorelli
This study investigates the impact of firms’ broadband adoption on regional total factor productivity (TFP) in Italy. The research explores how increased broadband access and usage by firms enhance productivity through improved efficiency, innovation, and communication. By leveraging regional data and advanced econometric models, the study provides evidence on the positive correlation between broadband adoption and regional economic performance, emphasizing the importance of digital infrastructure in boosting productivity and economic growth at the regional level.
Ageing in the labour market: a spatial VAR approach
Title: Ageing in the labour market: a spatial VAR approach
Journal: Spatial Economic Analysis
Date: 2022-10-02
DOI: 10.1080/17421772.2022.2036361
Contributors: Massimo Giannini, Cristiana Fiorelli, Barbara Martini
This article examines the implications of an ageing labor market in Italy using a spatial VAR (Vector Autoregression) approach. The research addresses the spatial dynamics and interactions between aging workforce demographics and labor market outcomes, including employment rates, wage levels, and productivity. The findings highlight regional disparities and the spatial dependence of labor market variables, offering insights into policy measures aimed at mitigating the adverse effects of an aging population on regional economies.
Regional wage and productivity in Italy: a spatio-temporal analysis
Title: Regional wage and productivity in Italy: a spatio-temporal analysis
Journal: Spatial Economic Analysis
Date: 2020-10-01
DOI: 10.1080/17421772.2020.1769169
Contributors: Barbara Martini, Massimo Giannini
This study conducts a spatio-temporal analysis of regional wage and productivity disparities in Italy. By integrating spatial econometric techniques with temporal data, the research explores the relationship between wages and productivity across different Italian regions over time. The results reveal significant regional variations and the influence of spatial dependencies, underscoring the need for tailored regional policies to address productivity and wage inequalities to foster balanced economic development.
Research Timeline
Massimo Giannini’s research timeline highlights his sustained contribution to economic research from the early 1990s to the present. His early work focused on stochastic calculus and dynamic optimization, moving towards empirical studies in fiscal policy and endogenous growth in the late 1990s. In the 2000s, his research expanded into the economics of education and labor economics. From 2012 to 2019, his research activity was paused due to managerial roles at the University of Rome Tor Vergata, but he resumed with significant contributions in regional science and economic policy.