Isabella Massa
About Isabella Massa
Isabella Massa is a Research Fellow at the Overseas Development Institute's International Economic Development Group in London, where she has worked since 2008. She holds a PhD in Economics from Università Ca' Foscari Venezia and has published research on economic vulnerability, private capital flows, and stock market development.
Work at ODI
Isabella Massa has been a Research Fellow at the Overseas Development Institute (ODI) since 2008. She works within the International Economic Development Group, focusing on economic issues. Her role involves providing public policy advice and consultancy, particularly in relation to the global financial crisis. With over 16 years of experience at ODI, she has contributed to various research initiatives and projects aimed at understanding economic vulnerabilities and resilience.
Education and Expertise
Isabella Massa holds a PhD in Economics from Università Ca' Foscari Venezia, where she studied from 2003 to 2008. She also earned an MSc in Financial Markets and Intermediaries from Université Toulouse 1 Capitole in 2003. Her undergraduate studies were completed at Università degli Studi di Padova, where she achieved a Bachelor of Arts in Economics. Her academic background equips her with a strong foundation in economic theory and financial systems.
Background
Isabella Massa's educational journey began at Liceo Giorgione, followed by advanced studies in Economics and Finance. She has worked in various prestigious institutions, including the International Monetary Fund as an Economist for three months in 2007 and as a Research Assistant at the London School of Economics - Financial Markets Group in 2006. Her diverse experiences have shaped her understanding of economic policies and financial markets.
Research Publications
Isabella Massa has published research in several academic journals, including Emerging Markets Review, Applied Financial Economics, African Development Review, and International Review of Financial Analysis. Her contributions extend to institutional working papers and occasional papers, reflecting her expertise in economic vulnerability, resilience, private capital flows, and stock market development.
Focus Areas
Isabella Massa's research primarily focuses on economic vulnerability and resilience. She also examines private capital flows and the development of stock markets. Her work aims to provide insights into how economies can better withstand financial shocks and improve their overall stability.