Working papers - (This section is currently being updated)

In review (second round)


  1. Infrastructures and mortality in Italy at the end of the 19th century (with Giulia Corti).
    Status: Submitted to Historical Longitudinal Studies.
    Abstract
    Infrastructures and mortality in Italy at the end of the 19th century

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  2. Inequality of educational opportunities by social background: geographical variations and contextual drivers in Italy (with Moris Triventi, Andrea Pietrolucci, and Nathalie Vigna).
    Abstract
    Inequality of educational opportunities

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In review (first round)


  1. Categorical inequalities in school: teacher-induced student hierarchy and educational outcomes.
    Status: Submitted to Sociology of Education.
    Abstract
    Categorical inequalities in school

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  2. Fiscal austerity and child penalties.
    Status: VisitINPS Graduate Program.
    Abstract
    Fiscal austerity and child penalties

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  3. University ranking (with Moris Triventi and Elena Vettoretto).
    Abstract
    University ranking

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Work in progress


  1. COVID impact and educational outcomes (with Moris Triventi).
  2. The effect of gifted (high-ability) peers on students’ outcomes (with Solveig Borgen).
  3. Systematic review of educational transitions (with Felix Bittmann, Jennifer Symonds, Dieuwke Zwier, and others).