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Giorgio Di Pietro

European Commission—Joint Research Centre (JRC), Spain, and IZA, Germany

I am very happy to take part in this project. This is a great way to improve accessibility and dissemination of relevant research information on labor economics. It helps to bridge the gap between academics and policymakers

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Author

Current position

Scientific Officer, European Commission—Joint Research Centre (JRC), Spain

Research interest

Education economics, labor economics, applied econometrics

Website

http://bit.ly/DiPietro_IZApage

Past positions

Reader in the Economics of Education, Department of Economics and Quantitative Methods, Westminster Business School, University of Westminster, UK (2009–2021)

Qualifications

PhD Economics, University of Roskilde, 1999

Selected publications

  • “Revisiting the impact of macroeconomic conditions on health behaviours." Economics and Human Biology 28:1 (2018): 173–181.

  • “The short-term effectiveness of a remedial mathematics course: Evidence from a UK university.” The Manchester School 82:3 (2014): 363–384.

  • “Military conscription and university enrolment: Evidence from Italy.” Journal of Population Economics 26:2 (2013): 619–644.

  • “Does studying abroad cause international labour mobility? Evidence from Italy.” Economics Letters 117:3 (2012): 632–635.

  • “Degree flexibility and university drop-out: The Italian experience.” Economics of Education Review 27:5 (2008): 546–555 (with A. Cutillo).

article(s)

  • University study abroad and graduates’ employability Updated

    There is a positive association between study abroad and graduates’ job prospects, though it is unclear if the link is causal

    Giorgio Di Pietro, May 2019
    In recent decades, the number of university students worldwide who have received some part of their education abroad has been rising rapidly. Despite the popularity of international student exchange programs, however, debate continues over what students actually gain from this experience. A major advantage claimed for study abroad programs is that they can enhance employability by providing graduates with the skills and experience employers look for. These programs are also expected to increase the probability that graduates will work abroad, and so may especially benefit students willing to pursue an international career. However, most of the evidence is qualitative and based on small samples.
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