Dr. Erminia Florio | Development Economics | Young Scientist Award
Postdoctoral researcher at Università degli Studi Roma Tor Vergata, Italy
Erminia Florio is a postdoctoral researcher at the University of Rome Tor Vergata and a research affiliate at HEC Montréal. Her research focuses on applied microeconomics, migration, development economics, and public economics. She is involved in various impact evaluation projects, particularly in migration-related studies. Florio has worked as a research assistant at prestigious institutions and has extensive teaching experience at the graduate level in economics, including courses on development, market regulation, and business.
Profile
🎓 Education
PhD Economics and Finance, University of Rome Tor Vergata, Italy (2020). MSc Economics, University of Rome Tor Vergata, Italy (2016). Erasmus+ Exchange Program, Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, Belgium (2015-2016). BA Economics, University of Roma Tre, Italy (2014)
💼 Experience
Postdoctoral Researcher, University of Rome Tor Vergata (2022–present). Research Affiliate, HEC Montréal (2023–present). Postdoctoral Fellow, HEC Montréal (2020–2023). Research Assistant, Professors Decio Coviello and Giancarlo Spagnolo (2020). Lecturer, University of Rome Tor Vergata and EIEF (2023–2025)
🏆 Awards and Honors
Best Poster Award, PopDays2023, Roma Tre University (2023). International Economy and Society Award, Centesimus Annus – Pro Pontifice Foundation (€20,000, 2021). Postdoctoral Fellowship, HEC Montréal (2020). PhD Scholarship, University of Rome Tor Vergata (2016)
🔬 Research Focus
Erminia Florio’s research interests include applied microeconomics, migration, development economics, and public economics. Her work addresses the socio-economic impacts of migration, attitudes toward immigrants, and the role of information in shaping public perceptions. She also investigates the legacy of historical emigration on attitudes toward immigration and corporate performance in Italy.
Conclusion
Erminia Florio is a highly promising young scientist whose research in migration, development economics, and public policy is making a significant impact. Her academic excellence, innovative research, and contributions to the global discourse on migration make her a strong candidate for the Young Scientist Award. As she continues to expand her research and teaching contributions, Erminia is poised to make even greater strides in the field of economics and migration studies. She has the potential to be a leading voice in shaping future policies and providing key insights into migration-related challenges.
Publications 📚
- Immigration and Perceived Social Position. Insights from an Unintended Survey Experiment
Authors: A. Fazio, E. Florio
Journal: B.E. Journal of Economic Analysis and Policy
Year: 2023 | Volume: 23(2), Pages: 547–564 | Citations: 0
- Contact vs. Information: What Shapes Attitudes Towards Immigration? Evidence from an Experiment in Schools
Authors: E. Florio
Journal: Journal of Behavioral and Experimental Economics
Year: 2022 | Volume: 96, Article: 101790 | Citations: 1