Hi, I'm Alessio Mitra, Economist at the European Commission. I received my PhD in Economics from the University of Kent in 2023.
I am passionate about applied econometrics, policy evaluation and the use of economic theory to tackle real world issues.
I firmly believe in data-driven policy making as the cornerstone to effective governance, ultimately leading to a more resilient, fair, and prosperous society.
Peer-reviewed publications
Mitra, A., & Chymis, A. (2022). Federalism, but how? The impact of vertical fiscal imbalance on economic growth. Evidence from Belgium. Economics & Politics, 34(2), 322-350.
Working papers & Policy papers
European Commission, Directorate-General for Research and Innovation, Mitra, A., Niakaros, K. (2023). The Horizon effect : a counterfactual analysis of EU research & innovation grants, Publications Office of the European Union.
European Commission, Directorate-General for Research and Innovation, Peiffer-Smadja, O., Mitra, A., Ravet, J. Di Girolamo, V. (2023). The road to success : how regional innovation ecosystems can improve participation in the European Framework Programme for R&I, Publications Office of the European Union.
European Commission, Directorate-General for Research and Innovation, Di Girolamo, V., Mitra, A., Ravet, J., Balland, P.A. (2023). The global position of the EU in complex technologies, Publications Office of the European Union.
European Commission, Directorate-General for Research and Innovation, Mitra, A., Di Girolamo, V., Canton, E. (2023). Financing instruments and challenges for innovation in the EU : panel evidence from the SAFE survey, Publications Office of the European Union.
Milasi, S., & Mitra, A. (2022). Solo self-employment and lack of paid employment: an occupational perspective across EU countries.. ILO Background paper n°5.
Bachmann, R., M. Gonschor, S. Milasi, A. Mitra (2022), Technological progress and the dynamics of self-employment: worker-level evidence for Europe. ILO Background Paper No. 6.
Bhalotra, S., Clots-Figueras, I., Gomes, J. F., & Mitra, A. (2022). Fetal temperature exposure on long term cognitive and economic individual outcomes. IZA Conferences.
Mitra, Alessio, Words That Matter: A Machine Learning Analysis of UN General Assembly Speeches and Their Influence on Aid Distribution (March 13, 2021). Available at SSRN.
Mitra, Alessio, Should You Want An Educated Mayor? Evidence from Close Elections in Italy (November 2020). Available at SSRN.
Reports
European Commission, Directorate-General for Research and Innovation, (2022). Science, research and innovation performance of the EU 2022 : building a sustainable future in uncertain times, Publications Office of the European Union.
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