University of Bergamo · Department of Economics

Paolo Buonanno.

Professor of Economics
Director, Department of Economics

I am Professor of Economics at the University of Bergamo, where I serve as Director of the Department of Economics. My research focuses on the economics of crime, political economy, law and economics, and applied economic history, with particular attention to institutions and social interactions.

Research areasPolitical economy◆Economics of crime◆Economic history◆Law & economics
Copertina di Crescita istituzioni e sviluppo economico (EGEA, 2026)
New publication 2026 · EGEA

Crescita istituzioni e sviluppo economico

EGEA, 2026With Giampaolo Lecce and Laura Ogliari

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01 / Research

Selected work.

A selection of peer-reviewed articles published in leading international journals. The full research archive includes all publications and working papers.

02 / Teaching

Teaching.

Insegnamenti dell’anno accademico 2026/27. I titoli sono presentati in italiano; programmi e informazioni aggiornate sono disponibili sui siti ufficiali dell’Ateneo.

Università di Bergamo2026–27

Economia politica

Laurea magistrale a ciclo unico in Giurisprudenza
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03 / Profile

About.

I am Professor of Economics and Director of the Department of Economics at the University of Bergamo. My research focuses on questions in the economics of crime, political economy, law and economics, social interactions and applied economic history, primarily using applied microeconometric methods.

I previously served as Vice-Rector for Scientific Research and Institutional Communication and as Director of Undergraduate Studies in Economics. This website collects my publications, ongoing research and current teaching activities.