I am a Professor of Economics in the Institute of Economics and Management at Nantes University, specializing in central bank communication, the decision-making processes of central banks, and media economics. My research primarily explores how computational linguistic tools—such as topic modeling, sentiment analysis, and cognitive mapping—can provide valuable insights into how central banks and the media shape market perceptions and public beliefs about monetary policy. Recently, my work has expanded to examine the intersection of monetary policy with broader societal issues, including climate change and racial inequality. 

Below an overview about my different affiliations and responsibilities:

Full Professor (Professeur des universités) of Economics, Nantes University 

• Deputy director, LEMNA research centre 

• Head of the research axis ``Evolution des entreprises et des marchés financiers''

• Head of the Master program ``Chargé d'affaires entreprises et gestion des risques''

Scientific Expert, Département de Loire-Atlantique 

• Expert Committee on the Departmental Strategy of Climate Change Adaptation of Loire-Atlantique 

Member of the Executive board, French Economic Association

Email: hamza.bennani[at]univ-nantes.fr 

Mailing adress:

Hamza Bennani

IAE Erdre, Chemin la censive du tertre 

Bureau 327

44322 Nantes