Education
Oct 2019 – Ongoing
Ph.D. in Economics – XXXV Cycle International Doctoral Program jointly held by the Universities of Firenze, Pisa & Siena
Sep 2015 – Oct 2018
Master’s degree in Environment and Development Economics
University of Siena
Thesis title: “Ecosystem Services evaluation and commercial application of the algal biomass: the case study of Orbetello Lagoon”
Sep 2011 – Jul 2015
Bachelor’s degree in Management
University of Foggia
Thesis title: “Towards a low carbon energy system: the role of energy efficiency”
Research interest
- Sustainable Development; Inclusive wealth; Economic growth; Sustainable growth; Economic of Biodiversity; Well-being measures and indicators; Applied Economics
- Ecosystem services evaluation, natural capital accounting and environmental assessment and policies
- Circular economy and waste management
- Innovation and sustainable food system
Currently working on: the role of social and natural capital as key determinants of sustainable prosperity
Publications
Basili, M., Di Gennaro, V., Ferrini, S. (2021, forthcoming). “Let the citizens speak: an empirical economic analysis of domestic organic waste for community composting in Tuscany”. Journal of Cleaner Production
Work in progress
Di Gennaro, V. “Economic productivity and subject well-being: an applied analysis at local level”
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