Luca Parisotto
PhD student, Bocconi University
Luca Parisotto is a PhD student in Economics at Bocconi University. His research lies at the intersection of development, health, and labour economics, with a focus on mental health and sexual and reproductive health. Before starting his PhD, he worked in the World Bank’s Research Group. He holds a BA in Economics from the University of Edinburgh and an MSc in Economics for Development from the University of Oxford.
Recent work by Luca Parisotto
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Can group therapy improve mental health among adolescent girls in Uganda?
A group therapy programme only reduced depression rates among adolescent girls in Uganda in the short-term. Adding a cash transfer to the programme backfired, likely due to the COVID-19 pandemic and associated stressors.
Published 27.05.25