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European Research Council

From the equations that describe turbulence to the mechanisms of finance, from labor market policies to the institutions of the state: the six research projects by Bocconi scholars funded in 2025 by the European Research Council explore the principles that govern economic, social, and mathematical complexity. 


 

Auditing

Auditing is not just a matter of rules, procedures, and international standards. Behind every audit judgment there is also a person. A new study by Mara Cameran shows that the narcissism of audit partners can influence how auditors evaluate financial statements, set fees, and manage the delicate balance between professional rigor and commercial pressures.

Economics

Transparency is usually treated as an unquestionable virtue. In markets and public policy alike, the assumption is simple: the more people know, the better their decisions will be. But in places where trust in institutions is fragile and information scarce, transparency can have unintended consequences, as shown by a study by Erika Deserranno

Economic History

Survival stories of Italian SMEs in the Fascist period. Yesterday's businesses may tell us something about how the world will look like, as Valeria Giacomin explains in a recent study

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Applications for graduate programs for international students and applications for IM Global Experience and Finance Global Experience are now open! Find out how to apply for the 2026-27 academic year