Research | Economics

The research interests of the members of the DISES are quite varied. They cover major issues in Economics, using two types of theoretical approach: the formal-analytical and the empirical (econometric and quantitative).
Theoretical research in this area focuses mainly on issues such as:

• the general equilibrium;

• contracts;

• uncertainty and information;

• analysis of competitive markets;

• models of wage bargaining;

• economic institutions;

• pension systems;

• technological innovation.

Empirical research often relies on econometric tools, and addresses the following:

• the labour market and unemployment;

• investment in human capital;

• financial economics;

• the banking industry;

• economic growth;

• local development;

• inequality and social mobility.