Research

Publications in international journals

01 Board composition and performance of state-owned enterprises: evidence from a quasi natural experiment, Journal of Law, Economics and Organization, forthcoming (with A. Baltrunaite, M. Cannella and G. Roma) [earlier version in Bank of Italy working papers n. 1328, April 2021]

02 Managerial talent and managerial practices: are they complements?, Journal of Corporate Finance, forthcoming (with A. Baltrunaite and G. Bovini) [earlier version in Bank of Italy working papers n. 1335, April 2021]

03 The macroeconomic effects of structural reforms: an empirical and model-based approach, Economic Policy, vol. 38, pp. 243-285, April 2023 (with E. Ciapanna and A. Notarpietro) [earlier version in Bank of Italy working papers n. 1303, November 2020]

04 The economic effects of mafia: firm-level evidence, American Economic Review, vol. 112, pp. 2748-2773, August 2022 (with L. Mirenda and L. Rizzica) [earlier version in Bank of Italy working papers n. 1235, October 2019]

05 Regulated occupations in Italy: extent and labor market effects, International Review of Law and Economics, forthcoming (with L. Rizzica and G. Roma) [earlier version in Bank of Italy occasional papers n. 495, April 2019]

06 Knocking on parents’ doors: regulation and intergenerational mobility, Journal of Human Resources, vol. 57, pp. 525-554, March 2022 (with G. Roma and E. Rubolino) [earlier version in Bank of Italy working papers n. 1182, July 2018]

07 Intergenerational mobility in the very long run: Florence 1427-2011, Review of Economic Studies, vol. 88, pp.1863-1891, July 2021 (with G. Barone) [earlier version in Bank of Italy working papers n. 1060, April 2016]

08 Housing supply elasticity and growth: evidence from Italian cities, Journal of Economic Geography, vol. 21, pp. 367-396, May 2021 (with A. Accetturo, A. Lamorgese and D. Pellegrino) [earlier version in Bank of Italy working papers n. 1267, March 2020]

09 Losing my connection: the dark side of bank-firm interlocking directorates, Economica, vol. 88, pp. 474-498, April 2021 (with G. Barone and L. Mirenda) [earlier version in RCEA working papers n. 16/09, 2016]

10 Discretion and supplier selection in public procurement, Journal of Law, Economics and Organization, vol. 37, pp. 134-166, March 2021 (with A. Baltrunaite, C. Giorgiantonio and T. Orlando) [earlier version in Bank of Italy working papers n. 1178, June 2018]

11 How do house price respond to mortgage supply? Journal of Economic Geography, vol. 21, pp. 127-140, January 2021 (with G. Barone, F. David and G. de Blasio) [earlier version in Bank of Italy working papers n. 1282, June 2020]

12 The economic effects of big events: evidence from the Great Jubilee 2000 in Rome, Journal of Regional Science, vol. 60, pp. 801-822, September 2020 (with R. Bronzini and M. Mongardini) [earlier version in Bank of Italy working papers n. 1208, February 2019]

13 Corruption, workforce selection and mismatch in the public sector, European Journal of Political Economy, forthcoming, 2019 (with T. Orlando) [earlier version in Bank of Italy occasional papers n. 402, October 2017]

14 Banks, firms, and jobs, Review of Financial Studies, vol. 31, pp. 2113-2156, June 2018 (with F. Berton, A. Presbitero and M. Richiardi) [earlier version in Bank of Italy working papers n. 1097, February 2017]

15 The real effects of credit crunch in the Great Recession: evidence from Italian provinces, Regional Science and Urban Economics, vol. 70, pp. 352-359, May 2018 (with G. Barone and G. De Blasio) [earlier version in Bank of Italy working papers n. 1057, March 2016]

16 Information technology and banking organization, Journal of Financial Services Research, vol. 51, pp. 313-338, June 2017 (with M. Pagnini and E. Sette) [earlier version: Bank of Italy working papers n. 752, April 2010]

17 Looking behind mortgage delinquencies, Journal of Banking and Finance, vol. 75, pp. 53-63, February 2017 (with E. Viviano) [earlier version: Bank of Italy working papers, n. 999, January 2015]

18 Inequality and trust: new evidence from panel data, Economic Inquiry, vol. 54, pp. 794-809, April 2016 (with G. Barone) [earlier version: Bank of Italy working papers n. 973, September 2014]

19 Dynasties in professions and the role of rents and regulation: Evidence from Italian pharmacies, Journal of Public Economics, vol. 133, pp. 1-10, January 2016 [earlier version: Bank of Italy working papers, n. 995, November 2014]

20 Natural disasters, growth and institutions: a tale of two earthquakes, Journal of Urban Economics, vol. 84, pp. 52-66, November 2014 (with G. Barone) [earlier version: Bank of Italy working papers n. 949, January 2014]

21 Don't stand so close to me: the urban impact of immigration, Regional Science and Urban Economics, vol. 45, pp. 45-56, March 2014 (with A. Accetturo, F. Manaresi and E. Olivieri) [earlier version: Bank of Italy working papers n. 866, April 2012]

22 Educational choices and the selection process before and after compulsory school, Education Economics, vol. 20, pp.189-209, May 2012 [earlier version: Bank of Italy working papers n. 691, September 2008]

23 Tax morale and public spending inefficiency, International Tax and Public Finance, vol. 18, pp. 724-749, December 2011 (with G. Barone) [earlier version: Bank of Italy working papers n. 732, November 2009]

24 With a little help from abroad: the effect of low-skilled immigration on the female labour supply, Labour Economics, vol. 18, pp. 664-675, October 2011 (with G. Barone) [earlier version: Bank of Italy working papers n. 766, July 2010]

25 The organization of lending and the use of credit scoring techniques in Italian banks, Journal of Financial Transformation, 32, pp. 143-157, August 2011 (with G. Albareto, M. Benvenuti, M. Pagnini and P. Rossi) [earlier version: Bank of Italy occasional papers n. 12, April 2008]

26 How does immigration affect native internal mobility? New evidence from Italy, Regional Science and Urban Economics, vol. 40, pp. 427-439, November 2010 (with C. Porello) [earlier version: Bank of Italy working papers n. 748, April 2010]

27 Intergenerational earnings mobility in Italy, The B.E. Journal of Economic Analysis and Policy, vol. 7 (2), December 2007

Publications in Italian journals

01 Ownership, governance, management and firm performance: evidence from Italian firms, Italian Economic Journal, forthcoming, 2023 (with A. Baltrunaite, S. Formai and A. Linarello) [earlier version: Bank of Italy occasional papers n. 678, March 2022]

02 Organized crime in Italy: an economic analysis, Italian Economic Journal, forthcoming, 2023 (with L. Rizzica) [earlier version: Bank of Italy occasional papers n. 661, December 2021]

03 Le professioni ordinistiche: misure ed effetti della regolamentazione, Mercato Concorrenza Regole, vol. 3, December 2021 (with G. Roma) [earlier version: Bank of Italy occasional papers n. 600, February 2021]

04 Da 8.000 a 1.000? Razionalizzazione e governance delle società pubbliche, Economia Pubblica, vol. 3, 2020 (with G. Roma) [earlier version: Bank of Italy occasional papers n. 570, July 2020]

05 Local developments, urban economies and aggregate growth, Italian Economic Journal, vol. 5, July 2019 (with A. Accetturo, A. Lamorgese and P. Sestito) [earlier version: Bank of Italy occasional papers n. 490, April 2019]

06 Historical origin and developments of Italian cities, Italian Economic Journal, vol. 5, July 2019 (with A. Accetturo)

07 The house price gradient: evidence from Italian cities, Italian Economic Journal, vol. 5, July 2019 (with E. Manzoli) [earlier version: Bank of Italy occasional papers n. 348, September 2016]

08 Criminalità organizzata e corruzione: incidenza e effetti sull'economia reale in Italia, Rassegna Economica, vol. 82, 2019 (with L. Rizzica)

09 La vulnerabilità finanziaria: un'analisi per classi di reddito, Moneta e Credito, vol. 67, 2014 (with P. Acciari, E. Manzoli and E. Viviano) [earlier version: Bank of Italy occasional papers n. 222, July 2014]

10 Una stima degli effetti economici di breve periodo del terremoto in Emilia-Romagna, Politica Economica, vol. 2, August 2013 (with G. Barone, F. Benni and C. Brasili)

11 Una mappa della disuguaglianza in Italia, Politica Economica, vol. 3, December 2012 (with P. Acciari) [earlier version: Bank of Italy occasional papers n. 208, October 2013]

12 Lealtà fiscale e fornitura di beni pubblici nelle regioni del Nord Est, Economia e Società Regionale, vol. 116, December 2012 (with G. Barone) [earlier version: Cannari, L., M. Gallo and A. Staderini (eds.), L'economia del Nord Est, Bank of Italy workshops and conferences n. 8, October 2011]

13 Le migrazioni interne: tendenze nuove di un fenomeno vecchio, Rivista di Politica Economica, Issue 1, January-March 2012 (with C. Porello) [earlier version: Bank of Italy occasional papers n. 61, January 2010]

14 Le famiglie italiane e il lavoro: caratteristiche strutturali e effetti della crisi, Stato e Mercato, vol. 2, August 2011 (with E. Olivieri and E. Viviano) [earlier version: Bank of Italy occasional papers, n. 75, October 2010]

15 Dai padri ai figli: la mobilità dei redditi in Italia, La Rivista delle Politiche Sociali, vol. 2, April-June 2008 (english version From fathers to sons: income mobility in Italy)

Book chapters

01 Giustizia civile e politica economica, in C. Dell'Aringa and P. Guerrieri, Inclusione, produttività, crescita, Il Mulino, 2019 (with S. Giacomelli, G. Palumbo and G. Roma) [earlier version: Bank of Italy occasional papers n. 401, October 2017]

02 Gli italiani e l'atteggiamento nei confronti del fisco, in A. Gentile and S. Giannini (eds.), Evasione fiscale e tax compliance, Il Mulino, 2012 (with G. Barone and L. Cannari)

03 Lealtà fiscale e qualità dell’azione pubblica, in G. De Blasio and P. Sestito (eds.), Cosa è e cosa spiega il capitale sociale? Donzelli Editore, 2011 (with G. Barone)

04 Mutamenti dei processi migratori giovanili dalla seconda metà del XX secolo ad oggi, in A. Schizzerotto, U. Trivellato and N. Sartor (eds.), Generazioni disuguali. La condizioni di vita dei giovani e di ieri: un confronto, Il Mulino, 2011 (with C. Porello)

05 Mutamenti nella trasmissione intergenerazionale dei redditi dal 1950 al 1990, in A. Schizzerotto, U. Trivellato and N. Sartor (eds.), Generazioni disuguali. La condizioni di vita dei giovani e di ieri: un confronto, Il Mulino, 2011

06 La mobilità intergenerazionale dei redditi in Italia, in A. Petretto and G. Pignataro (eds.), Economia del capitale umano, Franco Angeli 2008