Giacomo Battiston
Postdoctoral researcher, ROCKWOOL Foundation in Berlin
Giacomo Battiston is a Postdoctoral researcher at the ROCKWOOL Foundation in Berlin and a Research Associate of the Berlin School of Economics. He obtained a PhD in Economics from Bocconi University, Milan. His research interests include labor economics and political economy, with a particular focus on the economics of migration and on the economics of conflict.
Recent work by Giacomo Battiston
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Can providing information reduce risky migration?
In Guinea, providing information about the risks of migration journeys corrects overly optimistic beliefs and significantly reduces irregular migration intentions and behaviour among young people, without discouraging regular migration.
Published 16.03.26
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How the Mexican war on drugs fuelled organised crime
Municipalities with oil pipelines in Mexico saw a 30% increase in cartel presence after the war on drugs began, resulting in severe economic and social impacts.
Published 24.09.24