Vittorio Bassi
Associate Professor of Economics, University of Southern California
Vittorio Bassi is an Associate Professor of Economics at the University of Southern California. He is also the Lead Academic of the Uganda Country Team of the International Growth Center, as well as an NBER, BREAD, CEPR, JPAL and CEGA Affiliate. His main research interests are in the organization of production and labor markets in developing countries. Vittorio completed his PhD in Economics at University College London in 2017.
Recent work by Vittorio Bassi
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Why people matter in high-growth entrepreneurship in Africa
Firm growth in Africa depends not just on founder ideas but on building capable teams, developing local managerial talent, and equipping people with the skills needed to scale sustainably. Key gaps remain in identifying high-potential founders early, supporting team formation, retaining skilled local managers, and building the institutional capacity to harness AI in ways suited to African market realities.
Published 01.06.26