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I am a social scientist interested in political economy, international affairs, and global health and development. Currently, I am a professor of political economy and sociology at Bocconi University. Before moving to Milan, I held research posts at Oxford, Cambridge and Harvard.
My research explores two main areas: the political and social dynamics of global governance, and the practice of global health and social protection. I have co-authored three books and published over 50 articles in leading academic journals. This research has received attention by many media outlets, including the New York Times, Le Monde, El País, Reuters, and the BBC. In addition, it formed the basis of parliamentary questions in the UK, Greece and the European Parliament. In recognition of my work, I have received the Henrik Enderlein Prize for Research Excellence in the Social Sciences, as well as multiple awards from professional associations. Beyond my academic work, I also have extensive experience working as a consultant to various international, public and non-governmental organizations, including the World Health Organization, the German Ministry of International Cooperation and Development, and Oxfam International. Between 2020-2024, I was vice-president of Greece's National Centre for Social Solidarity, one of the country's leading social policy institutions. |
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The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has emerged as a key player in climate policy, and this closer engagement with the economic dimensions of climate change holds the promise of helping countries preempt large-scale economic dislocations from climate risks. But how much progress has the IMF made in supporting the green transition and what is the policy track record of its climate loans and policy advice?
Based on extensive new evidence, Greening the International Monetary Fund points to the multifaceted, and at times contradictory, ways green transition objectives have become embedded within IMF activities. The book is available open access through Cambridge University Press (click here for PDF). You can also order a hard copy from the publisher or independent bookstores. |
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A Thousand Cuts: Social Protection in the Age of Austerity provides a comprehensive analysis of IMF policies around the world. Based on novel data from the IMF archives, the volume offers a replicable database of all IMF-mandated reforms from 1980-2019, and examines their effects on social policies and outcomes.
A Thousand Cuts reveals that although the precise content of IMF-mandated austerity has changed, the organization continues to place a high burden of reform on countries in crisis. These reforms then decrease the availability of important social services and contribute to rises in income inequality and declines in population health. You can order A Thousand Cuts directly from Oxford University Press and receive a 30% discount using the promotion code: ASFLYQ6. The dataset and the supplementary statistical code are available through IMF Monitor and the IMF Monitor Dataverse. |
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