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Deparment
The Department of Economics of the oldest university in the western world is one of the largest in Europe and it offers excellent research and teaching.
Research
Our research helps to understand and address fundamental problems such as poverty, inequality, development, employment, climate and technological change, immigration, health and many others.
Teaching
Our Department offers the best public university education in economics in Italy. Its educational offer includes: 4 three-year degrees, 6 two-year masters; 3 professional masters and 2 doctorates.
Department and society
Our Department actively spreads its research findings among the civil society, orients high school students and contributes to the debate on Italian and international economic policy.
Campus
Our Department operates in three branches: Bologna, Forlì and Rimini.
The University of Bologna for peace
The University of Bologna conducts its academic activities following and promoting peace and dialogue.
Research areas
A journey through the areas, projects and research groups where new knowledge is born and developed. Discover the research and scientific innovation activities of the department’s researchers.
News
Innovation and Research
The DSE has been selected to participate in the Econometric Game 2026
The participating universities are required to send delegations of four students. The Unibo-Team will be coached by Silvia Sarpietro and will be composed of two LM(EC)2 students and two PhD students.
Diversità e competizione come motori di crescita, dietro le ricerche dei premi Nobel
Articolo pubblicato sul quotidiano "Domani", scritto dal prof. Nicola Lacetera
Meetings and Initiatives
Last week, our Department gathered in Bertinoro for a retreat dedicated to team-building, with a focus on diversity and inclusion
A heartfelt thank-you to all our members who participated and contributed to such a meaningful experience!
Meetings and Initiatives
Enhancing Research Support: A Cross-Institutional Dialogue between FAIR and the University of Bologna
On May 22, 2025, our Department hosted FAIR (NHH) for a fruitful exchange on admin strategies to foster research excellence. Thanks to FAIR for sharing insights and promoting collaboration!
Events
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60% international PhD students
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7 international degrees
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92 faculty
