Giampaolo Lecce

Assistant Professor of Economics at @dse_unibg. Research Affiliate at @cepr_org. Proud supporter of @acmilan in the free time. Previously at @UniGroningenFEB

[Federico Vaccari @Federico_V87]

🚀 Looking to start a PhD in Economics?

Applications are open for the PhD Program in Economics at the University of Bergamo.

📅 Deadline: June 16, 2026, 11:59 a.m.
🔗 Apply here: https://t.co/44f1t4x9xH

#PhD #Economics #EconTwitter #AcademicTwitter #UniversityOfBergamo

[CEPR @cepr_org]

New CEPR Discussion Paper - DP21428
Violence, Political Selection, and State Formation: Evidence from Post-Unification Italy
Paolo Buonanno, Giampaolo Lecce @giamp85, Laura Ogliari, Giacomo Plevani @UniBergamo
https://t.co/6ikHjz0jig
#CEPR_EH #CEPR_PoE #EconTwitter

[Giampaolo Lecce @giamp85]

Full paper: https://t.co/4ayRrV2WR9
By Paolo Buonanno, Giampaolo Lecce, Laura Ogliari & Giacomo Plevani

Thanks for reading! 🧵

[Giampaolo Lecce @giamp85]

What if violence doesn’t just reduce participation — but changes who gets elected?
New evidence from post-unification Italy shows conflict reshaped political elites and long-run state-building. 👇🇮🇹
🔗 https://t.co/4ayRrV2WR9

[Giampaolo Lecce @giamp85]

Broader takeaway: violence can affect development not only through destruction or lower participation, but through a political-selection channel:

Conflict → Different elites → Different policies.

[Antonio Polito @antoniopolito1]

Studiare storia e geografia per capire il mondo

[Francesco Cinnirella @fcinnio]

Still 3 days to send your Expression of Interest for the PhD Program in Economics at the University of Bergamo. Deadline is Friday March 20. I am looking forward to reading research proposal

https://t.co/Egdyza6Xd0

[Giampaolo Lecce @giamp85]

My phd student Olly Brufal (https://t.co/Vs3jtA2KpT) has a very interesting WP on historical British public service. He exploits a very interesting 1870 reform. Take a look at it ! https://t.co/DycuHBumWg

[Federico Rossi @federi_ro]

I am looking for a pre-doc to work with me on a ERC/UKRI funded project on skills and economic development.

Based @warwickecon, flexible start date, competitive pay! UK Visa sponsorship possible.

Deadline: March 22nd.

For more info and to apply: https://t.co/9fSjAns3Ir.

[Giampaolo Lecce @giamp85]

@f_schaff @Unibocconi Congrats Felix!

[Giampaolo Lecce @giamp85]

📢 Interested in a PhD in Economics?

Our Department of Economics is open to expressions of interest! If you're thinking about pursuing a PhD and want to join a dynamic and international research environment, this is a great opportunity
👇
🔗 https://t.co/fd95nQLAQ7

[Giampaolo Lecce @giamp85]

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[Giampaolo Lecce @giamp85]

🧵 New Working Paper
“Smithian Growth in Britain before the Industrial Revolution, 1500–1800” 🇬🇧What really powered economic growth before the Industrial Revolution — technology, institutions… or the division of labour?
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https://t.co/p0VfbiP1Hu]

[Giampaolo Lecce @giamp85]

✅ Smithian growth was real and powerful ❌ But it wasn’t sufficient to trigger industrialisation on its own
📄 Full paper: [https://t.co/p0VfbiP1Hu] 👥 Authors: David Chilosi, Giampaolo Lecce, Patrick Wallis Thanks for reading! 🧵✨