Below are some topics that the students can choose for the thesis:
Mathematics/Statistics area
Empirical analysis on financial markets returns and volatility;
Impact of exogenous variables and events on GDP;
Population projections;
Historical demography.
Economic area
The Paradox of Redistribution in an International Context;
Culture, Institutions, and Economic Development: A Comparative Analysis;
Political Competition, Innovation, and Economic Reforms: Insights from Acemoglu and Robinson;
The Revised Solow Model: Implications for International Economic Policy;
Decision-Making Autonomy and Public Policy Implementation in a Global Context;
Labour market flexibility and Workers living conditions;
Growth and Institutional quality theory.
Business/Management area
Financial risk management through balance sheet analysis;
The role of financial leverage in corporate growth;
Balance sheet analysis as a tool to assess financial strength;
The impact of ESG criteria on the economic performance of firms.
For further information, please contact the coordinator.