Department

Overview

The Department of Economics (DSE) brings together scholars active in economics, statistics, and quantitative methods applied to economics and finance, with campuses in Verona and Vicenza. The DSE belongs to CUN Area 13 and includes around 50 faculty members and researchers, with an average age of 49. They are supported by PhD students, research fellows, research collaborators, and administrative and technical staff dedicated to institutional activities.

The composition of the DSE reflects a recruitment policy aimed at attracting highly qualified scholars, with the objective of strengthening the Department’s scientific profile and project development capacity. A significant proportion of faculty members have gained education and research experience abroad. This has contributed to the development of an open scientific culture strongly integrated into international networks.

The Italian Ministry of University and Research (MUR) recognized the DSE as a “Department of Excellence” for the 2023–2027 period. More generally, within the national landscape, the DSE is recognized for its scientific strength and the quality of its economics education. Its roots in an economically dynamic territory further strengthen the Department’s ability to generate scientific and social impact.

Mission and Vision

Mission. The DSE pursues excellence in scientific research in economics and statistics, provides high-quality teaching aligned with labor market and societal needs, and contributes to territorial development by placing its expertise at the service of citizens, businesses, and institutions.

Vision. The DSE aims to be consistently recognized as one of Italy’s leading departments in economics and statistics and to strengthen its international positioning. The Department seeks to enhance the quality of its research, the attractiveness of its educational programs, and its ability to generate scientific and social impact.

The Department’s main campus is located at the former Santa Marta military bakery (“Provianda di Santa Marta”) in Verona.Guided tours illustrate the transformation of the former Austrian military bakery into an innovative university space, revealing the site's history, its various uses over time, and the cultural significance of its restoration. 

More info here.

Watch two short introductory videos about the Department and the Santa Marta Campus (the latter in Italian)