Sembenelli Day

Sembenelli Day

Celebrating the life and work of Alessandro Sembenelli

Venue: Collegio Carlo Alberto, Piazza Arbarello 8, Torino

Event organized by Collegio Carlo Alberto and ESOMAS Dept., University of Turin, dedicated to the memory of Alessandro Sembenelli.

Program

10.15 | Coffee and registration

10.30 | Welcome
Giorgio Barba Navaretti (Collegio Carlo Alberto)
Andrea Gallice (Esomas and Collegio Carlo Alberto)
Luca Fanelli (University of Bologna and SIdE)

Selection of Alessandro’s Co-Authors

10.45 -11.15 |Still Growing Together? The Spatial Distribution and Industrial Composition of U.S. County GDP since 1870 (with S. Fulford)
Presenter: Fabio Schiantarelli (Boston College and IZA)

11.15-11.45 | Firm Boundaries and Incentives: Evidence from the Biopharmaceutical Industry (with C. Larson and M. Testoni)
Presenter: Marco Da Rin (Tilburg University)
Paper

11.45-12.15 | The Dawn of Civilization: Metal Trade and the Rise of Hierarchy (with M. Flueckiger, M. Larch and M. Ludwig)
Presenter: Luigi Pascali (LUISS, EIEF, and Universitat Pompeu Fabra)
Paper

12.15 -13.45 | Lunch

13.45 -15.00 | Davide Vannoni (UniTO) introduces
Memories of Alessandro by:
Giuseppe Bertola (UniTO), Giorgio Calzolari (UniFi), Paolo di Martino (UniTO), Federico Faccenda (HSBC | BAYES), Lisa Liynch (Brandeis University), Paolo Paruolo (European Commission JRC), Pietro Terna (Unito & CCA), Alessandra Venturini (UniTO) and more…

Selection of Alessandro’s Students

15.00 -15.30 | Bond Market Views of the Fed (with A. Dovis, K. Jorgensen and R. Kirpalani)
Presenter: Luigi Bocola (Stanford University)
Paper

15.30 -16.00 | Leverage at Entry and the Growth of Newly Incorporated Companies (with M. Da Rin and A. Sembenelli)
Presenter: Marina Di Giacomo (UniTO)
Paper

16.00 | Closing Remarks
Giovanna Nicodano (UniTO, CCA and CEPR)

Alessandro Sembenelli (1960–2023)

A renowned economist, Alessandro dedicated his life to advancing the fields of applied microeconometrics and industrial organization. He obtained his Ph.D. in Economics from the University of East Anglia, UK, after completing his undergraduate studies at the University of Torino, Italy.
As a full professor at the University of Torino, he inspired countless students while contributing to economic research through his extensive publications, collaborative projects, and roles in institutions such as Collegio Carlo Alberto and CERIS-CNR. His work, often funded by prestigious bodies like the European Commission and the World Bank, tackled issues ranging from firm productivity to venture capital’s role in innovation.
Alessandro’s legacy also includes active service to the academic community through roles in organizations like the Italian Econometric Association (SIDE) and editorial contributions to influential economic journals. His profound impact on the field and dedication to mentorship will be remembered by colleagues and students alike.