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Working Papers

2025

1. Math Exposure And University Performance: Causal Evidence From Twins
   GLO Discussion Paper Series, Global Labor Organization (GLO)
   Also in IZA Discussion Papers, Institute of Labor Economics (IZA) (2025)

2024

2. Family Planning and Ethnic Heritage: Evidence from Sub-Saharan Africa
   GLO Discussion Paper Series, Global Labor Organization (GLO)
   Also in CHILD Working Papers Series, Centre for Household, Income, Labour and Demographic Economics (CHILD) - CCA (2024)
   IZA Discussion Papers, Institute of Labor Economics (IZA) (2024)

2022

3. Strangers and Foreigners: Trust and Attitudes toward Citizenship
   IZA Discussion Papers, Institute of Labor Economics (IZA)
   Also in CEPR Discussion Papers, C.E.P.R. Discussion Papers (2022)
   EIEF Working Papers Series, Einaudi Institute for Economics and Finance (EIEF) (2022)
   CHILD Working Papers Series, Centre for Household, Income, Labour and Demographic Economics (CHILD) - CCA (2022)
   QUCEH Working Paper Series, Queen's University Belfast, Queen's University Centre for Economic History (2022)
   Center for Economic Research (RECent), University of Modena and Reggio E., Dept. of Economics "Marco Biagi" (2022)
   GLO Discussion Paper Series, Global Labor Organization (GLO) (2022)

2021

4. Adams and Eves: The Gender Gap in Economics Majors
   Center for Economic Research (RECent), University of Modena and Reggio E., Dept. of Economics "Marco Biagi"
   Also in Center for the Analysis of Public Policies (CAPP), Universita di Modena e Reggio Emilia, Dipartimento di Economia "Marco Biagi" (2021)
   CHILD Working Papers Series, Centre for Household, Income, Labour and Demographic Economics (CHILD) - CCA (2021)
   IZA Discussion Papers, Institute of Labor Economics (IZA) (2021)
   CEPR Discussion Papers, C.E.P.R. Discussion Papers (2021)
   EIEF Working Papers Series, Einaudi Institute for Economics and Finance (EIEF) (2021)
   GLO Discussion Paper Series, Global Labor Organization (GLO) (2021)
5. COVID-19, Race, and Gender
   GLO Discussion Paper Series, Global Labor Organization (GLO)
   Also in Center for Economic Research (RECent), University of Modena and Reggio E., Dept. of Economics "Marco Biagi" (2021) View citations (1)
   CEPR Discussion Papers, C.E.P.R. Discussion Papers (2021)
   CHILD Working Papers Series, Centre for Household, Income, Labour and Demographic Economics (CHILD) - CCA (2021) View citations (2)
   IZA Discussion Papers, Institute of Labor Economics (IZA) (2021) View citations (1)
   EIEF Working Papers Series, Einaudi Institute for Economics and Finance (EIEF) (2021) View citations (1)

2020

6. Bitter Sugar: Slavery and the Black Family
   EIEF Working Papers Series, Einaudi Institute for Economics and Finance (EIEF) View citations (16)
   Also in IZA Discussion Papers, Institute of Labor Economics (IZA) (2020) View citations (21)
   QUCEH Working Paper Series, Queen's University Belfast, Queen's University Centre for Economic History (2020) View citations (21)
   CEPR Discussion Papers, C.E.P.R. Discussion Papers (2020) View citations (14)
   GLO Discussion Paper Series, Global Labor Organization (GLO) (2020) View citations (21)
   Center for Economic Research (RECent), University of Modena and Reggio E., Dept. of Economics "Marco Biagi" (2020) View citations (16)
   Department of Economics (DEMB), University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Department of Economics "Marco Biagi" (2020) View citations (13)
7. COVID-19, Race, and Redlining
   CHILD Working Papers Series, Centre for Household, Income, Labour and Demographic Economics (CHILD) - CCA View citations (8)
   Also in IZA Discussion Papers, Institute of Labor Economics (IZA) (2020) View citations (6)
   Center for Economic Research (RECent), University of Modena and Reggio E., Dept. of Economics "Marco Biagi" (2020) View citations (6)
   QUCEH Working Paper Series, Queen's University Belfast, Queen's University Centre for Economic History (2020) View citations (8)
   Department of Economics (DEMB), University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Department of Economics "Marco Biagi" (2020) View citations (6)
   CEPR Discussion Papers, C.E.P.R. Discussion Papers (2020) View citations (6)
   GLO Discussion Paper Series, Global Labor Organization (GLO) (2020) View citations (6)
   EIEF Working Papers Series, Einaudi Institute for Economics and Finance (EIEF) (2020) View citations (6)
8. The Financial Decisions of Immigrant and Native Households: Evidence from Italy
   CEPR Discussion Papers, C.E.P.R. Discussion Papers View citations (3)
   Also in CHILD Working Papers Series, Centre for Household, Income, Labour and Demographic Economics (CHILD) - CCA (2018) View citations (5)
   IZA Discussion Papers, Institute of Labor Economics (IZA) (2018) View citations (5)
   Center for Economic Research (RECent), University of Modena and Reggio E., Dept. of Economics "Marco Biagi" (2018) View citations (5)
   Centro Studi di Banca e Finanza (CEFIN) (Center for Studies in Banking and Finance), Universita di Modena e Reggio Emilia, Dipartimento di Economia "Marco Biagi" (2018) View citations (5)
   CEIS Research Paper, Tor Vergata University, CEIS (2020) View citations (2)
   GLO Discussion Paper Series, Global Labor Organization (GLO) (2018) View citations (5)
   See also Journal Article The Financial Decisions of Immigrant and Native Households: Evidence from Italy, Italian Economic Journal: A Continuation of Rivista Italiana degli Economisti and Giornale degli Economisti, Springer (2023) View citations (6) (2023)

2019

9. Gender Gaps in Education
   CEPR Discussion Papers, C.E.P.R. Discussion Papers View citations (3)
   Also in IZA Discussion Papers, Institute of Labor Economics (IZA) (2019) View citations (6)
   GLO Discussion Paper Series, Global Labor Organization (GLO) (2019) View citations (7)
   Center for Economic Research (RECent), University of Modena and Reggio E., Dept. of Economics "Marco Biagi" (2019) View citations (8)

2017

10. Foreign Aid and responsiveness of bilateral refugee inflows
    Center for Economic Research (RECent), University of Modena and Reggio E., Dept. of Economics "Marco Biagi" View citations (4)
11. Origins and implications of family structure across Italian provinces in historical perspective
    CHILD Working Papers Series, Centre for Household, Income, Labour and Demographic Economics (CHILD) - CCA
    Also in CEPR Discussion Papers, C.E.P.R. Discussion Papers (2016) View citations (2)
    Center for Economic Research (RECent), University of Modena and Reggio E., Dept. of Economics "Marco Biagi" (2016) View citations (7)
    Working Papers, "Carlo F. Dondena" Centre for Research on Social Dynamics (DONDENA), Università Commerciale Luigi Bocconi (2016) View citations (8)
    IZA Discussion Papers, Institute of Labor Economics (IZA) (2016) View citations (2)
    See also Chapter Origins and Implications of Family Structure Across Italian Provinces in Historical Perspective, Studies in Economic History, Springer (2019) View citations (12) (2019)
12. Youth Enfranchisement, Political Responsiveness and Education Expenditure: Evidence from the U.S
    IZA Discussion Papers, Institute of Labor Economics (IZA) View citations (6)
    Also in CEPR Discussion Papers, C.E.P.R. Discussion Papers (2017) View citations (9)
    See also Journal Article Youth Enfranchisement, Political Responsiveness, and Education Expenditure: Evidence from the US, American Economic Journal: Economic Policy, American Economic Association (2020) View citations (13) (2020)

2016

13. The Legacies of Slavery in and out of Africa
    CEPR Discussion Papers, C.E.P.R. Discussion Papers View citations (34)
    Also in Center for Economic Research (RECent), University of Modena and Reggio E., Dept. of Economics "Marco Biagi" (2016) View citations (32)
    IZA Discussion Papers, Institute of Labor Economics (IZA) (2015) View citations (2)
    See also Journal Article The legacies of slavery in and out of Africa, IZA Journal of Migration and Development, Springer (2016) View citations (31) (2016)

2015

14. The Long-Term Determinants of Female HIV Infection in Africa: The Slave Trade, Polygyny, and Sexual Behavior
    IZA Discussion Papers, Institute of Labor Economics (IZA) View citations (17)
    Also in QUCEH Working Paper Series, Queen's University Belfast, Queen's University Centre for Economic History (2015) View citations (17)
    CHILD Working Papers Series, Centre for Household, Income, Labour and Demographic Economics (CHILD) - CCA (2015) View citations (23)
    Center for Economic Research (RECent), University of Modena and Reggio E., Dept. of Economics "Marco Biagi" (2015) View citations (17)
    CEPR Discussion Papers, C.E.P.R. Discussion Papers (2015) View citations (17)
    See also Journal Article The long-term determinants of female HIV infection in Africa: The slave trade, polygyny, and sexual behavior, Journal of Development Economics, Elsevier (2019) View citations (39) (2019)

2014

15. Family Structure and the Education Gender Gap: Evidence from Italian Provinces
    IZA Discussion Papers, Institute of Labor Economics (IZA) View citations (4)
    Also in CESifo Working Paper Series, CESifo (2013)
    Center for Economic Research (RECent), University of Modena and Reggio E., Dept. of Economics "Marco Biagi" (2014) View citations (4)
    CEPR Discussion Papers, C.E.P.R. Discussion Papers (2014) View citations (4)
    CHILD Working Papers Series, Centre for Household, Income, Labour and Demographic Economics (CHILD) - CCA (2014) View citations (6)
    Department of Economics (DEMB), University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Department of Economics "Marco Biagi" (2014) View citations (6)
    See also Journal Article Family Structure and the Education Gender Gap: Evidence from Italian Provinces, CESifo Economic Studies, CESifo Group (2015) View citations (35) (2015)

2013

16. Bibliometric Evaluation vs. Informed Peer Review: Evidence from Italy
    Department of Economics (DEMB), University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Department of Economics "Marco Biagi" View citations (5)
    Also in IZA Discussion Papers, Institute of Labor Economics (IZA) (2013) View citations (5)
    CEPR Discussion Papers, C.E.P.R. Discussion Papers (2013) View citations (5)
    Center for Economic Research (RECent), University of Modena and Reggio E., Dept. of Economics "Marco Biagi" (2013) View citations (5)
    CSEF Working Papers, Centre for Studies in Economics and Finance (CSEF), University of Naples, Italy (2013) View citations (14)
    See also Journal Article Bibliometric evaluation vs. informed peer review: Evidence from Italy, Research Policy, Elsevier (2015) View citations (46) (2015)
17. Women, Medieval Commerce, and the Education Gender Gap
    Department of Economics (DEMB), University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Department of Economics "Marco Biagi" View citations (7)
    Also in CHILD Working Papers Series, Centre for Household, Income, Labour and Demographic Economics (CHILD) - CCA (2012) View citations (1)
    IZA Discussion Papers, Institute of Labor Economics (IZA) (2013) View citations (7)
    CEPR Discussion Papers, C.E.P.R. Discussion Papers (2013) View citations (7)
    Center for Economic Research (RECent), University of Modena and Reggio E., Dept. of Economics "Marco Biagi" (2013) View citations (7)
    See also Journal Article Women, medieval commerce, and the education gender gap, Journal of Comparative Economics, Elsevier (2016) View citations (21) (2016)

2012

18. De Jure and De Facto Determinants of Power: Evidence from Mississippi
    IZA Discussion Papers, Institute of Labor Economics (IZA) View citations (6)
    Also in Department of Economics (DEMB), University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Department of Economics "Marco Biagi" (2012) View citations (4)
    CEPR Discussion Papers, C.E.P.R. Discussion Papers (2012) View citations (4)
    Center for Economic Research (RECent), University of Modena and Reggio E., Dept. of Economics "Marco Biagi" (2012) View citations (4)
    See also Journal Article De jure and de facto determinants of power: evidence from Mississippi, Constitutional Political Economy, Springer (2017) View citations (16) (2017)
19. Is It Money or Brains? The Determinants of Intra-Family Decision Power
    IZA Discussion Papers, Institute of Labor Economics (IZA) View citations (43)
    Also in CEIS Research Paper, Tor Vergata University, CEIS (2012) View citations (41)
    Centro Studi di Banca e Finanza (CEFIN) (Center for Studies in Banking and Finance), Universita di Modena e Reggio Emilia, Dipartimento di Economia "Marco Biagi" (2012) View citations (41)
    CHILD Working Papers Series, Centre for Household, Income, Labour and Demographic Economics (CHILD) - CCA (2012) View citations (44)
    CEPR Discussion Papers, C.E.P.R. Discussion Papers (2012) View citations (47)
    Department of Economics, University of Modena and Reggio E., Faculty of Economics "Marco Biagi" (2012) View citations (26)
    Center for Economic Research (RECent), University of Modena and Reggio E., Dept. of Economics "Marco Biagi" (2012) View citations (31)

2011

20. Growth, Colonization, and Institutional Development. In and Out of Africa
    Center for Economic Research (RECent), University of Modena and Reggio E., Dept. of Economics "Marco Biagi" View citations (5)
    Also in CEPR Discussion Papers, C.E.P.R. Discussion Papers (2011) View citations (6)
    IZA Discussion Papers, Institute of Labor Economics (IZA) (2011) View citations (5)
21. Race v. Suffrage The Determinants of Development in Mississippi
    Department of Economics, University of Modena and Reggio E., Faculty of Economics "Marco Biagi" View citations (6)
    Also in CEPR Discussion Papers, C.E.P.R. Discussion Papers (2011) View citations (6)
    Center for Economic Research (RECent), University of Modena and Reggio E., Dept. of Economics "Marco Biagi" (2011) View citations (6)
    IZA Discussion Papers, Institute of Labor Economics (IZA) (2011) View citations (6)
22. The Evolution of the Racial Gap in Education and the Legacy of Slavery
    Center for Economic Research (RECent), University of Modena and Reggio E., Dept. of Economics "Marco Biagi"
    Also in IZA Discussion Papers, Institute of Labor Economics (IZA) (2011)
    Department of Economics, University of Modena and Reggio E., Faculty of Economics "Marco Biagi" (2011)
    CEPR Discussion Papers, C.E.P.R. Discussion Papers (2011)

2010

23. Growth, History, or Institutions? What Explains State Fragility in Sub-Saharan Africa
    Center for Economic Research (RECent), University of Modena and Reggio E., Dept. of Economics "Marco Biagi" View citations (15)
    Also in Department of Economics, University of Modena and Reggio E., Faculty of Economics "Marco Biagi" (2010) View citations (14)
    CEPR Discussion Papers, C.E.P.R. Discussion Papers (2010) View citations (15)
    IZA Discussion Papers, Institute of Labor Economics (IZA) (2010) View citations (15)
24. L'evoluzione delle leggi sulla cittadinanza: una prospettiva globale
    Department of Economics, University of Modena and Reggio E., Faculty of Economics "Marco Biagi" View citations (1)
25. Slavery, Education, and Inequality
    Department of Economics, University of Modena and Reggio E., Faculty of Economics "Marco Biagi" View citations (25)
    Also in IZA Discussion Papers, Institute of Labor Economics (IZA) (2010) View citations (23)
    Working Paper series, Rimini Centre for Economic Analysis (2010) View citations (17)
    Center for Economic Research (RECent), University of Modena and Reggio E., Dept. of Economics "Marco Biagi" (2010) View citations (23)
    CEPR Discussion Papers, C.E.P.R. Discussion Papers (2010) View citations (17)
    See also Journal Article Slavery, education, and inequality, European Economic Review, Elsevier (2014) View citations (46) (2014)
26. The Fragile Definition of State Fragility
    Center for Economic Research (RECent), University of Modena and Reggio E., Dept. of Economics "Marco Biagi" View citations (12)
    Also in Department of Economics, University of Modena and Reggio E., Faculty of Economics "Marco Biagi" (2010) View citations (9)
    See also Journal Article The Fragile Defi nition of State Fragility, Rivista italiana degli economisti, Società editrice il Mulino (2011) View citations (7) (2011)

2009

27. Marriage and Other Risky Assets: A Portfolio Approach
    Center for Economic Research (RECent), University of Modena and Reggio E., Dept. of Economics "Marco Biagi" View citations (1)
    Also in IZA Discussion Papers, Institute of Labor Economics (IZA) (2009) View citations (1)
    CHILD Working Papers, CHILD - Centre for Household, Income, Labour and Demographic economics - ITALY (2009) View citations (1)
    CEPR Discussion Papers, C.E.P.R. Discussion Papers (2009) View citations (3)
    Department of Economics, University of Modena and Reggio E., Faculty of Economics "Marco Biagi" (2008)
    See also Journal Article Marriage and other risky assets: A portfolio approach, Journal of Banking & Finance, Elsevier (2011) View citations (58) (2011)

2008

28. International Migration and the Role of Institutions
    Center for Economic Research (RECent), University of Modena and Reggio E., Dept. of Economics "Marco Biagi" View citations (83)
    See also Journal Article International migration and the role of institutions, Public Choice, Springer (2008) View citations (80) (2008)
29. The Enfranchisement of Women and the Welfare State
    Center for Economic Research (RECent), University of Modena and Reggio E., Dept. of Economics "Marco Biagi" View citations (5)
    Also in IZA Discussion Papers, Institute of Labor Economics (IZA) (2007) View citations (13)
    Discussion Papers, D.E.S. (Department of Economic Studies), University of Naples "Parthenope", Italy (2008) View citations (5)
    CEPR Discussion Papers, C.E.P.R. Discussion Papers (2007) View citations (13)
    CHILD Working Papers, CHILD - Centre for Household, Income, Labour and Demographic economics - ITALY (2007) View citations (27)
    See also Journal Article The enfranchisement of women and the welfare state, European Economic Review, Elsevier (2011) View citations (73) (2011)

2007

30. The Age of Mass Migration: Economic and Institutional Determinants
    CEPR Discussion Papers, C.E.P.R. Discussion Papers View citations (10)
    Also in IZA Discussion Papers, Institute of Labor Economics (IZA) (2006) View citations (16)
31. The Evolution of Citizenship: Economic and Institutional Determinants
    Center for Economic Research (RECent), University of Modena and Reggio E., Dept. of Economics "Marco Biagi" View citations (8)
    Also in CEPR Discussion Papers, C.E.P.R. Discussion Papers (2007) View citations (1)
    IZA Discussion Papers, Institute of Labor Economics (IZA) (2006) View citations (4)
    Development Working Papers, Centro Studi Luca d'Agliano, University of Milano (2006) View citations (2)
    See also Journal Article The Evolution of Citizenship: Economic and Institutional Determinants, Journal of Law and Economics, University of Chicago Press (2010) View citations (48) (2010)
32. The Vanishing Bequest Tax: The Comparative Evolution of Bequest Taxation in Historical Perspective
    CEPR Discussion Papers, C.E.P.R. Discussion Papers View citations (11)
    Also in Center for Economic Research (RECent), University of Modena and Reggio E., Dept. of Economics "Marco Biagi" (2007) View citations (7)
    IZA Discussion Papers, Institute of Labor Economics (IZA) (2007) View citations (7)
    See also Journal Article THE VANISHING BEQUEST TAX: THE COMPARATIVE EVOLUTION OF BEQUEST TAXATION IN HISTORICAL PERSPECTIVE, Economics and Politics, Wiley Blackwell (2011) View citations (9) (2011)

2005

33. Citizenship Laws and International Migration in Historical Perspective
    Working Papers, Fondazione Eni Enrico Mattei View citations (2)
    Also in Discussion Papers, Research Unit: Market Processes and Governance, WZB Berlin Social Science Center (2004) View citations (3)
    CEPR Discussion Papers, C.E.P.R. Discussion Papers (2004) View citations (5)

2004

34. Growth, History and Institutions
    CEPR Discussion Papers, C.E.P.R. Discussion Papers View citations (5)
    See also Chapter Growth, history and institutions, Chapters, Edward Elgar Publishing (2006) (2006)

2003

35. The Law of Primogeniture and the Transition from Landed Aristocracy to Industrial Democracy
    CEPR Discussion Papers, C.E.P.R. Discussion Papers View citations (15)
    See also Journal Article The Law of Primogeniture and the Transition from Landed Aristocracy to Industrial Democracy, Journal of Economic Growth, Springer (2006) View citations (84) (2006)

2001

36. The Evolution of Modern Educational Systems
    Royal Holloway, University of London: Discussion Papers in Economics, Department of Economics, Royal Holloway University of London

1999

37. The Politics of Cooptation
    CEPR Discussion Papers, C.E.P.R. Discussion Papers View citations (11)
    See also Journal Article The Politics of Co-optation, Journal of Comparative Economics, Elsevier (2001) View citations (35) (2001)

1998

38. The Evolution of Modern Educational Systems: Technical Vs. General Education, Distributional Conflict and Growth
    CEPR Discussion Papers, C.E.P.R. Discussion Papers View citations (7)
    See also Journal Article The evolution of modern educational systems: Technical vs. general education, distributional conflict, and growth, Journal of Development Economics, Elsevier (2004) View citations (48) (2004)
39. The Politics of Co-optation and the Origin of the Welfare State
    Royal Holloway, University of London: Discussion Papers in Economics, Department of Economics, Royal Holloway University of London

1996

40. Did Colonization Matter for Growth? An Empirical Exploration into the Historical Causes of Africa's Underdevelopment
    CEPR Discussion Papers, C.E.P.R. Discussion Papers View citations (52)
    Also in Economics Working Papers, Department of Economics and Business, Universitat Pompeu Fabra (1996) View citations (7)
    See also Journal Article Did colonization matter for growth?: An empirical exploration into the historical causes of Africa's underdevelopment, European Economic Review, Elsevier (2002) View citations (186) (2002)
41. Trade, Wages and the Persistence of Underdevelopment
    CEPR Discussion Papers, C.E.P.R. Discussion Papers View citations (1)

1991

42. Learning, Experimentation and Monetary Policy
    LIDAM Discussion Papers IRES, Université catholique de Louvain, Institut de Recherches Economiques et Sociales (IRES) View citations (17)
    See also Journal Article Learning, experimentation, and monetary policy, Journal of Monetary Economics, Elsevier (1993) View citations (53) (1993)
43. The Real Value of Money under Endogenous Beliefs
    LIDAM Discussion Papers IRES, Université catholique de Louvain, Institut de Recherches Economiques et Sociales (IRES)
    See also Journal Article The Real Value of Money under Endogenous Beliefs, Journal of Economic Theory, Elsevier (1995) View citations (8) (1995)

Journal Articles

2025

1. Strangers and Foreigners: Trust and Attitudes toward Citizenship in Sub-Saharan Africa
   The World Bank Economic Review, 2025, 39, (1), 42-60

2024

2. JUE Insight: COVID-19, race, and gender
   Journal of Urban Economics, 2024, 141, (C)

2023

3. Adams and Eves: High school math and the gender gap in Economics majors
   Economic Inquiry, 2023, 61, (4), 798-817 View citations (6)
4. The Financial Decisions of Immigrant and Native Households: Evidence from Italy
   Italian Economic Journal: A Continuation of Rivista Italiana degli Economisti and Giornale degli Economisti, 2023, 9, (1), 117-174 View citations (6)
   See also Working Paper The Financial Decisions of Immigrant and Native Households: Evidence from Italy, CEPR Discussion Papers (2020) View citations (3) (2020)

2020

5. Citizenship at Birth in the World
   CESifo Forum, 2020, 21, (04), 03-07 View citations (2)
6. Einbürgerung (junger) Migranten: Katalysator oder Belohnung für gelungene Integration?
   ifo Schnelldienst, 2020, 73, (11), 03-24
7. Youth Enfranchisement, Political Responsiveness, and Education Expenditure: Evidence from the US
   American Economic Journal: Economic Policy, 2020, 12, (3), 76-106 View citations (13)
   See also Working Paper Youth Enfranchisement, Political Responsiveness and Education Expenditure: Evidence from the U.S, IZA Discussion Papers (2017) View citations (6) (2017)

2019

8. The long-term determinants of female HIV infection in Africa: The slave trade, polygyny, and sexual behavior
   Journal of Development Economics, 2019, 140, (C), 90-105 View citations (39)
   See also Working Paper The Long-Term Determinants of Female HIV Infection in Africa: The Slave Trade, Polygyny, and Sexual Behavior, IZA Discussion Papers (2015) View citations (17) (2015)

2017

9. De jure and de facto determinants of power: evidence from Mississippi
   Constitutional Political Economy, 2017, 28, (4), 321-345 View citations (16)
   See also Working Paper De Jure and De Facto Determinants of Power: Evidence from Mississippi, IZA Discussion Papers (2012) View citations (6) (2012)

2016

10. Comment to: Do they agree? Bibliometric evaluation versus informed peer review in the Italian research assessment exercise
    Scientometrics, 2016, 108, (1), 349-353 View citations (5)
11. The legacies of slavery in and out of Africa
    IZA Journal of Migration and Development, 2016, 5, (1), 1-19 View citations (31)
    See also Working Paper The Legacies of Slavery in and out of Africa, CEPR Discussion Papers (2016) View citations (34) (2016)
12. Women, medieval commerce, and the education gender gap
    Journal of Comparative Economics, 2016, 44, (3), 496-521 View citations (21)
    See also Working Paper Women, Medieval Commerce, and the Education Gender Gap, Department of Economics (DEMB) (2013) View citations (7) (2013)

2015

13. Bibliometric evaluation vs. informed peer review: Evidence from Italy
    Research Policy, 2015, 44, (2), 451-466 View citations (46)
    See also Working Paper Bibliometric Evaluation vs. Informed Peer Review: Evidence from Italy, Department of Economics (DEMB) (2013) View citations (5) (2013)
14. Family Structure and the Education Gender Gap: Evidence from Italian Provinces
    CESifo Economic Studies, 2015, 61, (1), 263-300 View citations (35)
    See also Working Paper Family Structure and the Education Gender Gap: Evidence from Italian Provinces, IZA Discussion Papers (2014) View citations (4) (2014)
15. Slavery, racial inequality, and education
    IZA World of Labor, 2015, 122 View citations (4)

2014

16. Slavery, education, and inequality
    European Economic Review, 2014, 70, (C), 197-209 View citations (46)
    See also Working Paper Slavery, Education, and Inequality, Department of Economics (2010) View citations (25) (2010)
17. Who holds the purse strings within the household? The determinants of intra-family decision making
    Journal of Economic Behavior & Organization, 2014, 101, (C), 65-86 View citations (48)

2012

18. Considerazioni conclusive
    Rivista di storia economica, 2012, (1), 269
19. Growth, history, or institutions
    Journal of Peace Research, 2012, 49, (6), 769-783 View citations (23)
20. The racial gap in education and the legacy of slavery
    Journal of Comparative Economics, 2012, 40, (4), 581-595 View citations (38)

2011

21. Marriage and other risky assets: A portfolio approach
    Journal of Banking & Finance, 2011, 35, (11), 2902-2915 View citations (58)
    See also Working Paper Marriage and Other Risky Assets: A Portfolio Approach, Center for Economic Research (RECent) (2009) View citations (1) (2009)
22. THE VANISHING BEQUEST TAX: THE COMPARATIVE EVOLUTION OF BEQUEST TAXATION IN HISTORICAL PERSPECTIVE
    Economics and Politics, 2011, 23, (1), 107-131 View citations (9)
    See also Working Paper The Vanishing Bequest Tax: The Comparative Evolution of Bequest Taxation in Historical Perspective, CEPR Discussion Papers (2007) View citations (11) (2007)
23. The Fragile Defi nition of State Fragility
    Rivista italiana degli economisti, 2011, (2), 339-356 View citations (7)
    See also Working Paper The Fragile Definition of State Fragility, Center for Economic Research (RECent) (2010) View citations (12) (2010)
24. The enfranchisement of women and the welfare state
    European Economic Review, 2011, 55, (4), 535-553 View citations (73)
    See also Working Paper The Enfranchisement of Women and the Welfare State, Center for Economic Research (RECent) (2008) View citations (5) (2008)

2010

25. The Evolution of Citizenship: Economic and Institutional Determinants
    Journal of Law and Economics, 2010, 53, (1), 95-136 View citations (48)
    See also Working Paper The Evolution of Citizenship: Economic and Institutional Determinants, Center for Economic Research (RECent) (2007) View citations (8) (2007)

2008

26. International migration and the role of institutions
    Public Choice, 2008, 137, (1), 81-102 View citations (80)
    See also Working Paper International Migration and the Role of Institutions, Center for Economic Research (RECent) (2008) View citations (83) (2008)
27. Portfolio Choices, Gender and Marital Status
    Rivista di Politica Economica, 2008, 98, (5), 119-154 View citations (2)

2006

28. The Law of Primogeniture and the Transition from Landed Aristocracy to Industrial Democracy
    Journal of Economic Growth, 2006, 11, (1), 43-70 View citations (84)
    See also Working Paper The Law of Primogeniture and the Transition from Landed Aristocracy to Industrial Democracy, CEPR Discussion Papers (2003) View citations (15) (2003)

2004

29. The evolution of modern educational systems: Technical vs. general education, distributional conflict, and growth
    Journal of Development Economics, 2004, 73, (2), 559-582 View citations (48)
    See also Working Paper The Evolution of Modern Educational Systems: Technical Vs. General Education, Distributional Conflict and Growth, CEPR Discussion Papers (1998) View citations (7) (1998)

2003

30. Labor Market Institutions, International Capital Mobility, and the Persistence of Underdevelopment
    Review of Economic Dynamics, 2003, 6, (3), 637-650 View citations (12)

2002

31. Did colonization matter for growth?: An empirical exploration into the historical causes of Africa's underdevelopment
    European Economic Review, 2002, 46, (10), 1851-1871 View citations (186)
    See also Working Paper Did Colonization Matter for Growth? An Empirical Exploration into the Historical Causes of Africa's Underdevelopment, CEPR Discussion Papers (1996) View citations (52) (1996)

2001

32. The Politics of Co-optation
    Journal of Comparative Economics, 2001, 29, (4), 591-607 View citations (35)
    See also Working Paper The Politics of Cooptation, CEPR Discussion Papers (1999) View citations (11) (1999)

1998

33. Growth under uncertainty with experimentation
    Journal of Economic Dynamics and Control, 1998, 23, (2), 209-231 View citations (22)

1997

34. Structural uncertainty and subsidy removal for economies in transition
    European Economic Review, 1997, 41, (9), 1709-1733 View citations (8)

1996

35. Imperfect Information, Bayesian Learning, and Capital Accumulation
    Journal of Economic Growth, 1996, 1, (4), 487-503 View citations (1)

1995

36. Efficiency and optimality in stochastic models with production
    Journal of Economic Dynamics and Control, 1995, 19, (1-2), 303-325 View citations (4)
37. The Real Value of Money under Endogenous Beliefs
    Journal of Economic Theory, 1995, 67, (1), 205-222 View citations (8)
    See also Working Paper The Real Value of Money under Endogenous Beliefs, LIDAM Discussion Papers IRES (1991) (1991)

1993

38. A Theory of Public Debt Management with Unobservable Demand
    Economic Journal, 1993, 103, (419), 960-74 View citations (2)
39. Learning, experimentation, and monetary policy
    Journal of Monetary Economics, 1993, 32, (1), 169-183 View citations (53)
    See also Working Paper Learning, Experimentation and Monetary Policy, LIDAM Discussion Papers IRES (1991) View citations (17) (1991)
40. Marketing of public debt: the fixed-price technique
    Finnish Economic Papers, 1993, 6, (2), 79-88

1991

41. Bubbles and inefficiencies
    Economics Letters, 1991, 35, (2), 117-122 View citations (7)

1989

42. Private saving and public debt: a review essay
    Journal of Monetary Economics, 1989, 24, (2), 313-320

Chapters

2019

1. Origins and Implications of Family Structure Across Italian Provinces in Historical Perspective
   Springer View citations (12)
   See also Working Paper Origins and implications of family structure across Italian provinces in historical perspective, Centre for Household, Income, Labour and Demographic Economics (CHILD) - CCA (2017) (2017)

2011

2. Chapter 3 Growth, Colonization, and Institutional Development: In and Out of Africa
   A chapter in Economic Growth and Development, 2011, pp 25-41

2006

3. Growth, history and institutions
   Chapter 14 in Economic Growth and Distribution, 2006, pp 331-349
   See also Working Paper Growth, History and Institutions, C.E.P.R. Discussion Papers (2004) View citations (5) (2004)