Lorenzo Mascioli

I am a PhD researcher in comparative politics and public policy at the European University Institute in Florence. Currently, I am also a visiting researcher at Princeton University under the Fulbright Schuman Program for European researchers.Before starting my PhD, I was the policy advisor for financial inclusion and capability at HM Treasury in London.I hold a bachelor of science in political science and economics from University College London, a master of science in political economy from the London School of Economics and Political Science, and a master of research in political and social science from the European University Institute.

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Research

My current research explores how the structure of city networks affects the performance of local public policy, with an empirical focus on contemporary Italy.

Academic research

Spaces of subsidiarity: A comparative inquiry into the social agenda of Cohesion Policy, with Steven Ballantyne, published in Social Policy & Administration

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Neighbourhood effects on places’ planning capacity: Evidence from Next Generation EU, with Lauren Leek, under review

After Putnam: Harnessing local networks in the era of policy projects, in progress

Working in silos, or the organizational curse of project-based public policy, in progress

Balancing access and quality: Variation in education policies across Brazilian municipalities, with Alissa Siara, in progress

Policy research

Taking social investment seriously in EU Cohesion Policy, with Steven Ballantyne and others, published by the European Commission

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Bidding farewell to workfare? Activation strategies in the EU before and after the COVID-19 pandemic, with Robin Huguenot-Noel and others, published by the Foundation for European Progressive Studies

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Parallel tracks to development: Cohesion Policy and the PNRR in comparative perspective, in progress

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