Applications are invited for the PhD program in Economics and Industrial Organization at the University of Bergamo, Department of Economic Studies "Hyman P. Minsky".

Aims of the Program

The PhD in "Economics and Industrial Organization" (Dottorato di Ricerca in "Economia ed Organizzazione Industriale") is an advanced program whose objective is to train professional researchers in Economics, with possible career paths both in the academic field and in public or private firms and organizations.

Structure of the Program

The program is articulated on three years. English is the teaching language.
First year: Full-time attendance to courses and dissertation design
Second year: Research work. A period of no less than 6 months of supervised work at a foreign research institution is compulsory during this year.
Third year: Thesis completion.

First-year courses are: Mathematics for Economists, Probability and Statistics, Microeconomics, Macroeconomics, Econometrics, Advanced Econometrics, Industrial Economics and Economics of Innovation, Labour Economics, Economics of Organization, Theories of the Firm and Advanced Topics in Macroeconomics.

Admission to the second year is conditional on passing final examinations and on approval of the dissertation project by the Board. Assessment and supervision of research work are continuous during the second and the third year.

Faculty

The Faculty is composed by: M.R. Battaggion (University of Bergamo), L. Bonatti (University of Trento), A. Brugnoli (University of Bergamo), E. Cefis (University of Bergamo), A. Cristini (University of Bergamo), D. Delli Gatti (Catholic University Milan), S.M. Fazzari (Washington University in St. Louis), P. Ferri (University of Bergamo), G. Graziola (University of Bergamo), E. Greenberg (Washington University in St. Louis), R. Leoni (University of Bergamo), S. Nickell (London School of Economics), P. Tedeschi (Catholic University Milan), G. Urga (City University, London and University of Bergamo), A. Vaglio (University of Bergamo), A.M. Variato (University of Bergamo).

Fields of interest

Research Fields are: Industrial Economics, Economics of Innovation, Labour Economics, Economics of Organization, International Markets and Firms, Dynamic Macroeconomic Analysis, Growth and Productivity, Economics of Information and Knowledge, Industry and Regional studies, Applied Econometrics.

International links

Ongoing cooperation exists with the following Universities and Research Institutions: Oxford University (UK), Cass Business School - City University of London (UK), University of Kent (UK), Utrecht University (NL), Copenhagen Business School (Druid) (DK), Washington University St. Louis, Missouri (USA), IRER (Milan, IT), Erasmus University - Rotterdam (NL)

Requirements and admission procedures

Candidates must hold a five-year or four-year degree issued by an Italian University (or an equivalent non-Italian degree). Degrees in Economics, Mathematics, Statistics, Engineering and Political Science are among the most appropriate for this Program. Candidates must pass an admission test, including a written and oral test on Economics subjects. (See the Guidelines for Admission). A number of max 3 candidates will be accepted. Two scholarships of 42.000 euros over the three years are available, to cover living expenses and tuition fees.