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Research Focus
Alessandro is a PhD student in economic history at Queen’s University Belfast, funded by the Centre for Economics, Policy and History.
His research project investigates apprenticeship and labour markets in late medieval and early modern Northern Italy. This research aims at contributing to a better understanding of the dynamics behind skills acquisition in early modern Europe and the consequences on long-term economic growth. For my doctoral research I am supervised by Prof. John Turner and Dr. Arcangelo Dimico.
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Research Interests
- Apprenticeship and training institutions
- Human Capital Formation
- History of pandemics
- Pre-industrial economic history
Achievements
- Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Economic and Social Sciences (110/110 summa cum laude)
Bocconi University (2020 - 2022) -
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Economic and Social Sciences
Bocconi University (2017 - 2020) - Exchange semester
ILR School, Cornell University (2020)
Teaching
- ECO1003 - Statistical Methods (Graduate Teaching Assistant)
Keywords
- HC Economic History and Conditions
- Apprenticeship
- Early modern labour markets
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 4 Quality Education -
SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth -
SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities -
SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
Research output
- 1 Article
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The determinants of the skill premium in late medieval and early modern Europe, 1400–1800
Brioschi, A. & Fochesato, M., 14 Apr 2025, (Early online date) In: European Review of Economic History.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Centre for Economics, Policy and History Workshop 2025
Brioschi, A. (Presenter)
17 Jun 2025Activity: Talk or presentation types › Oral presentation
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LSE Economic History Graduate Seminar
Brioschi, A. (Invited speaker)
11 Jun 2025Activity: Talk or presentation types › Invited talk
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Siena Economic History Brainstorming
Brioschi, A. (Presenter)
03 Jun 2025Activity: Talk or presentation types › Oral presentation
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Economic History Society Conference
Brioschi, A. (Presenter)
06 Apr 2025Activity: Talk or presentation types › Oral presentation
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Inaugural ARiSE Conference
Brioschi, A. (Presenter)
14 Dec 2024Activity: Talk or presentation types › Oral presentation