Elisa BARBIERI

Main research interests: industrial economics and industrial policy; international industry; industrial policies and companies’ behavior; policy evaluation; human development; local policies and local development districts; emerging economies; special economic zones; China.

CURRENT POSITIONS

 
Full Professor of Applied Economics (SC 13/A4 – Applied Economics), Department of Economics, Ca’ Foscari University of Venice (since 2024); 

Dean, Ca’ Foscari Challenge School, Ca’ Foscari University of Venice (2023-2026);

Member of the Board of Directors of Fondazione Università Ca’ Foscari Venezia (2022-2025);

Member of the Board of Directors of OPRI – Osservatorio Politica e Relazioni Internazionali, Ca’ Foscari University Venice (since 2026)

Member of the Directive Committee of Cimet – National University Center for Applied Economics (since 2013) and Member (since 2006);

Member of Board of Directors of SIEPI – Italian Society for Industrial Economics and Policy (since 2022);

Editor of the Journal: l’Industria. Review of Industrial Economics and Policy (Il Mulino) (since 2023);

Associate Editor of the journal: Competition & Change (SAGE) (since 2018);  

Member of the PhD Board “Economia e Management Dell’innovazione e Della Sostenibilità (EMIS)” (Universities of Parma and Ferrara) (since 2013);

Member of the Scientific Committee of the Applied Economics Meeting of the Spanish Free Association of Economics and Applied Economic Analysis (since 2022);

Member of the Board of Directors of FVS SGR Veneto Region (since 2024)

Member of the Strategic and Scientific Committee of Veneto Sviluppo S.p.a. (Veneto Region Government) (since 2021); 

EDUCATION

-  PhD in “Economic Studies, Public Policies and European Policies”. University of Ferrara. Dissertation: Policy Evaluation in Developing Countries: the case of Export Processing Zones in Egypt. First. 2005.

-  Master of Science in Development Economics, the University of Manchester (UK). With distinction. 2003.

-  BA in Economics of Public Administration and International Institutions, University of Ferrara. 110/110 With distinction. (2001).

-  CIDE - Centro Interuniversitario di Econometria: Summer School “Advanced Static and Dynamic Panel Data Analysis”, Bertinoro, (2012).

-  UCLA – Los Angeles – Summer Courses in “Geographic Information Systems e ArcGIS”, “Statistical and Computer Methods for Social Research”, “Urban and Regional Economics”, University of California Los Angeles (USA) (2008).

- IFS (Institute for Fiscal Studies) and University College – London – Training Course in “Policy Evaluation Methods”, Institute for Fiscal Studies and University College of London, London (UK) (2006).

-  PROVA (Evaluation Project) – Turin - Summer School “Quantitative Methods for Public Policy Evaluation” (2004).

-  L’INSTITUTE - Summer School “Industrial Development Policy” organised by Institute for Industrial Development Policy Universities of Ferrara, Birmingham e Wisconsin-Milwaukee, University of Ferrara (2002)

- University of Birmingham (UK) – Erasmus Exchange program (Sett. 1998 – Giu. 1999)

SCIENTIFIC AND TEACHING ACTIVITY

Research positions in Italian Universities

a)      Ca’ Foscari University of Venice: Associate Professor in Applied Economics (13/A4) (September 2018-October 2024)

b)      University of Udine: Researcher (RTD- A) in Economic Policy (October 2016-September 2018) and Researcher (RTD-B) Applied Economics (13/A4) (October 2012-2016);

c)       Polytechnic University of Marche: Contract Researcher in Applied Economics (sector 13/A4) at the Department of Engineering. Subject: Policy Evaluation, Government Failure, R&D and Innovation Policies, Industrial Development Policy (May 2012-September 2012)

d)      Emilia Romagna Region Government/ERVET: Contract Researcher and coordinator of research project “Training for the unemployed: policy analysis and policy evaluation” (April 2011-May 2012);

e)      University of Ferrara: Contract Researcher in Applied Economics (sector 13/A4) at the Faculty of Economics, Subject: Policy Evaluation, Industrial Policies, International Markets (November 2005-2010)

Other research positions

f)       C.MET-05 - Interuniversity Center of Economics Applied to Policies for Industries, Local Development and Internationalisation, Universities of Florence, Ferrara, Polytechnic of Marche, Naples l’Orientale, Venice Ca Foscari and Udine. Member of Board of Directors (since 2013) and Member (since 2006).

g)      South China University of Technology: visiting researcher and lecturer (2006, 2009, 2011; 2017; 2019);

h)      University of California Los Angeles: visiting researcher (2008);

Participation to International Research Projects

·       CITIES Project - “Co-creating resIlient and susTaInable food systEms towardSFOOD2030” (CITIES), financed by Horizon2020 (2023-2024) (Scientific Coordinator Dr. Nicola Camatti, Ca’ Foscari University of Venice).

·       CHETCH Project – Europe and China taking care of Healthcare Solutions financed by the European Union Marie Curie Actions IRSES (2014-2017) (scientific coordinator prof. Attilio Mucelli, University of Macerata).

·       China and Italy Research and Learning Project -– financed by MIUR-Interlink  and promoted by the University of Ferrara in collaboration with University of Florence, Polytechnic University of Marche, South China University of Technology, Zhongshan University, Toscana Region, Emilia Romagna Region, Lombardia Region, Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Coordinator prof. Marco Di Tommaso (2005-2009).

·       Italy and China Joint Research and Learning Project - Project manager and member of research group promoted by University of Ferrara in collaboration with General Consulate of Italy in Guangdong and SCUT (South China University of Technology – Guangzhou, Cina), with the support of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Department of Science and Technology - Guangdong Government, Guangdong Association for International Science and Technology Cooperation – China (since 2006).

·       China and Italy School of Policy: Member of the Steering Committee and senior researcher within the 'China and Italy School of Policy', promoted by the University of Ferrara and c.MET05 (University of Ferrara, Florence and Polytechnic of Marche) in cooperation with SCUT (South China University of Technology) and under the patronage of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Department of Science and Technology, Guangdong Province Government - China and the Guangdong Association for International Science and Technology Cooperation, China (2006-2010).

·       The Health Industry Policy Project -  University of California Los Angeles, University of Ferrara in collaboration with Farmindustria and Fondazione Aventis – Coordinators prof. Stuart O. Schweitzer (University of California Los Angeles) and prof. Marco R. Di Tommaso (University of Ferrara) (2005 - 2011).

·       OECD – Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development – Researcher for the project “OECD Territorial Review of Guangdong Province, China” and among the authors of the volume “OECD Territorial Review of Guangdong Province, China” OECD Publication (2009).

·       South China University of Technology and Department of Science and Technology Guangdong Government – Guangdong, China – Visiting periods as Researcher and Lecturer. Subject: Policy Analysis for local development, innovation, industrial clusters and internationalization of Guangdong Province Government (2006; 2009; 2011; 2017; 2019).

·       University of California Los Angeles – Visiting Researcher on the subject: cluster of high-tech firms, theories and methods for the study of location choices and implications for industrial policies  (August/September 2008).

·       UNIDO (United Nations Industrial Development Organisation) Cairo – Egypt – Researcher on export processing zones (interviews to institutions, firms and data elaboration) at UNIDO-Cairo (June – July 2004) 

·       UNIDO (United Nations Industrial Development Organisation) Bologna - Internship at UNIDO (United Nations Industrial Development Organisation) - Bologna: research activity and creation of the section “Athoms of knowledge” of the web site of the project “Support to SMEs in the Arab Region” project of UNIDO/UNDP coordinated by ing. Stefano Giovannelli (UNIDO) and prof. Marco R. Di Tommaso (University of Ferrara).

·       University of Manchester (UK), research period for the PhD dissertation with prof. Nixson F., September 2002 – June 2003;

Participation to National and Local Research Projects

·       GRINS “Growing Resilient Innovative and Sustainable” – financed by PNRR - Extended Partnership, Member (since 2023).

·       Joint Research Project ENEL – Cimet financed by Enel S.p.A. on “Energy transition, structural change and industrial policies”. Research coordinator (2023).

·       Ferrara Province and SIPRO (Local Development Agency) – Researcher for the Project “Internationalisation of Ferrara Province – Interviews to relevant actors and suggestions for local development policies” (2009). Coordinator prof. Di Tommaso M.R.

·       University of Ferrara - Researcher for the project “Measuring the intangible content of industrial production: design, study and policy evaluation” projects for young researchers financed by the University of Ferrara (2007)

·       University of Ferrara – Researcher for the project “Industrial Policies in Open Economies” financed by MURST (Italy) ex 60% (2006). Coordinator prof. Alessandri C.

·       Emilia Romagna Region – Researcher for the project “Emilia-Romagna and China. Challenges and Opportunities for Firms, Local Production Systems and Institutions”, in collaboration with   Emilia Romagna Region. Coordinators: prof. Marco Di Tommaso, Dr. Ruben Sacerdoti (March 2005-November 2006).

·       University of Ferrara - Researcher for the project “Industrial Policies in Open Economies” financed by MURST (Italy) ex-60% (January 2005-December 2006). Coordinator prof. Bianchi P.

Teaching experiences

Teaching in BA and MA courses

·       University of Venice (since 2018) Lecturer of:

“Economia e Politica Industriale”, SECS-P06 (since 2018), MA in Management and Sustainability (since 2018).

“International Political Economy” (since 2018), SECS-P02, MA in International Comparative Relations (in english).

“Economics of Innovation, Growth and Development”, SECS-P06 (since 2018), BA in Digital Management (in english).

“Economic Growth and Development in East Asia”, SECS-P06 (since 2021), MA in Language and Management to China (in english).

“International Economics and Development Studies”, SECS-P02, BA in Economics, Markets and Finance (in English) (2018-2021).

·       University of Udine (2017-2018) Lecturer of “Development Economics” SECS-P06, Department of Economics and Statistics (course language: English).

·        University of Udine (2012-2017) Coordinator of the Laboratory for “Business Strategies and Policies”, Department of Economics and Statistics, SECS-P06 (course language: English). 

·       University of Udine (2012-2017) Lecturer of “Macroeconomics”, Department of Economics and Statistics, SECS-P06.

·       University of Ferrara (2016) Contract Lecturer of “Development Economics and Emerging Markets” SECS-P06, Department of Management and Economics.

·       University of Ferrara (2015) Contract Lecturer of “Economics and Policies for Industrial Development” SECS-P06, Department of Management and Economics.

·       University of Ferrara (2010-2011) Lecturer of “Applied Economic Studies, Management and Business Plan, SECS-P06 at the Faculty of Physical, Mathematical and Natural Sciences. 

·       University of Ferrara (2009-2011) Lecturer of “Applied Economic Studies, Management and Marketing“, SECS-P06, at the Faculty of Physical, Mathematical and Natural Sciences. 

·       University of Ferrara (2007-2008) Teaching assistant of the course “Advanced Applied Economics”, SECS-P06 Lecturer: prof. Patrizio Bianchi

·       University of Ferrara (2007-2008) Teaching assistant of the course “Applied Economics”, Lecturer: SECS-P06 prof. Patrizio Bianchi

·       University of Ferrara (2007-2010) Teaching Assistant of the course “Industrial Economics and Policy”, SECS-P06 Lecturer: prof. Marco R. Di Tommaso

·       University of Ferrara (2006-2010) Teaching Assistant of the course “Development Economics and Policy”, SECS-P06 Lecturer: prof. Marco R. Di Tommaso

Teaching in Master courses

·       Ca’ Foscari Univerisity of Venice and Naval Staff College Venice, Lecturer at the Master in “Studi Strategici e Sicurezza Internazionale”, (2024).

·       Universities of Venice Ca’ Foscari, Naples l’Orientale, Macerata and Bergamo. Lecturer at the Master “Global Management to China” (since 2018) (course language: English).

·       ISTAO - Istituto Adriano Olivetti di Studi per la gestione dell'economia e delle aziende – Ancona (2013; 2015-2021), Master in International Management. Course “Competing with China”, (course language: English).

·       University of Palermo (2012, 2013) – Lecturer at the Master “Management and Economics of Innovation in SMEs”. Course: innovation systems, innovation policies and policy evaluation.

·       University of Palermo (2009) – Lecturer at the Master Program “Economics and Innovation for SMEs”. Module on: innovation policies and evaluation.

·       University of Ferrara (2009) -  Lecturer at the Master Program “Eco-Polis - International Master on Environmental and Regional Policies for Sustainability and Local Development”. Module on: industrial policy evaluation.

·       University of Ferrara (November 2008) – Lecturer at the International Master Programme “Technology Transfer Management” organised by the University of Ferrara. Lectures on: policies for innovation and evaluation (course language: English).

·       STOA, Naples - Istituto di Studi per la Direzione e Gestione di Impresa (November 2006-ongoing): Lecturer at the Master Programme in “International and Local Development” organised by STOA (Institute of Management Studies) in collaboration with University of Naples l’Orientale. Lectures on: development, poverty and public policy evaluation.

Teaching in other Executive courses and Summer Schools

·       Executive course in “Export Management” Member of Scientific Committee and Lecturer, in collaboration with SACE and ICE, Ca’ Foscari Challenge School (2023);

·       School for International Education, Lecturer at the Summer School in “Global Studies”, , Ca’ Foscari University of Venice (2023);

·       China and Italy School of Policy - Inter-University Centre for Applied Economics (October 2006-ongoing): Lecturer of the “China and Italy School of Policy”. Advanced Training Programme for Chinese policy maker. Promoted by the University of Ferrara and c.MET05 in collaboration with the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Chinese Government of Guangdong Province (course language: English). 

·       South China University of Technology, China (April 2006) – Seminars at School of Business Administration, South China University of Technology (Guangzhou, Cina) on “Regional Support to the International Presence of Italian Firms: the Case of Emilia Romagna, an Alternative Approach  to Districts” (course language: English).

·       Venice International University – UNIDO – University of Ferrara (February 2006): Lecturer for the International School “Sistemas empresariales locales en la economía global: programa de formación para profesionales latino-americanos”. Lecture on Policies for the Internationalisation of Emilia-Romagna's Firms (course language: English).

·       University of Ferrara (2006): Seminars on “Industrial Policy Evaluation” within the course “Industrial Economics and Policy”, Lecturer: prof. Marco R. Di Tommaso

·       University of Ferrara (2005): Seminars on “Industrial Policy Evaluation” within the course “Industrial Economics and Policy”, Lecturer: prof. Marco R. Di Tommaso

Other academic titles and positions:

·       Member of the Avisory board (2021-2023), Associate Editor (2018-2021), Member of the Editorial Board (2011-2018) of l’Industria. Rivista di Economia e Politica Industriale, published by Il Mulino, Bologna.

·       Member of the teaching board of the Degree in Management and Sustainability, Department of Management, Ca’ Foscari University of Venice (2019-2025);

·       University Representative (Rectoral nomination) in the Scientific Committee of the Study Center on Economics and Management of Ports (Ca’ Foscari University of Venice in Collaboration with Venice Port Authority) (2019-2023);

·       Project Manager of the “China and Italy School of Policy”. Advanced training for Chinese policy makers and managers promoted by the University of Ferrara and c.MET05, in collaboration with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Government of Guangdong Province (China). Since 2006.

·       Referee for: The Journal of Technology Transfer, Small Business Economics, China Economic Review, World Development, Competition and Change, International Journal of Healthcare Technology and Management; l’Industria, Economia Marche, Economia e Società Regionale, CERIS-CNR working papers;

·       Member of the Italian Society of Industrial Economics and Policy (SIEPI)

·       Member of Teaching Commission of the BA Degree (Laurea Magistrale) in Economics of the Firm, University of Udine;

·       Principal investigator (national coordinator) FIRB program 2008. University of Ferrara-Bologna and Rome La Sapienza: Policy Evaluation: theory, methods and practices”. Project pre-selected scoring 39/40, not financed.

PRIZES AND ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

·       2002 - 2005 – Italian Ministry of University and Research: Sponsorship for PhD Research

·       2003 - SOROPTIMIST Club (Ferrara): Prize for the best BA dissertation and future research

·       1998/99 – Sponsorship for the exchange program Erasmus (Birmingham, UK)

CONFERENCES (selection)

International Conferences as invited speaker

University of Cambridge, UK – Invited Discussant at the Babbage Forum on Industrial Policy – Moller Institute, Cambridge, 26-27 September 2023

University of California at Berkeley, USA – Joint Conference on Indo-Pacific Geo-Economic Competition with APEC Study Center, Berkeley Risk and Security Lab. and Cimet, San Francisco, USA 19-24 September 2023

Joint Vietnam – Italy Policy Colloquia – Cimet (National University Center for Applied Economic Studies), Italian Embassy in Hanoi, VNU-UEB Vietnam on “Italy-Vietnam Cooperation in the Framework of the new EU Vietnam FTA, 12 April 2023

International Initiative for Promoting Political Economy, Annual Conference. Invited Discussant at the Plenary Session on Proff. Scazzieri R. and Cardinale I. presentation on “Structural Change Dynamics, Sustainability and Policy”, University of Bologna, 6-10 September 2022.

Guangzhou (China), South China University of Technology, Research, Industry and Trade in global Markets. National Policies, Companies Strategies, and People Prosperity. Celebration for the 18th Anniversary of the Partnership Between SCUT and University of Ferrara, 12 April 2019.

Guangzhou (China), Guangdong Academy of Social Sciences – 4 August 2017. Title of presentation "Agglomeration, Innovation And Social Change. The Experience Of Specialised Towns In Dongguan" (co-authors C. Pollio, L. Rubini, M.R. Di Tommaso, A. Angelino)

New Delhi (India) – International Seminar of ISID (Institute for Studies in Industrial Development)  CEFC (Centre for Research on Contemporary China) and CSH (Centre for Human Sciences): The Globalization of Production Models and Innovation in Emerging Economies:  Comparative Research on Subnational Industrial Policies. Invited speaker. Title of speech “Industrial Development in Southern China: government policies and industrial performances”, 19-20 November 2010. (with M. Di Tommaso).

Pescara-Chieti, (Italy)  Università degli Studi G. D’Annunzio – Convegno  Small Business Industrial Clusters in China and Italy. Session chair e speaker. Title of Speech “Industrial policy in Southern China: beyond the Specialized Industrial Cluster Program”, 28-29 May 2010. (with M. Di Tommaso e L. Rubini).

Shantou (China) – International Forum on “Emerging issues in contemporary industry: firms’ strategies and government policies in crisis times”: title of speech “Policies for Innovation in Clusters: the need for evaluation”, 23-24 aprile, Shantou University.