Lapo Bini
Lapo Bini

PhD Student

Bio

I am a PhD Student in Economics at UC San Diego. My research interests include non-stationary time-series models, causal inference in macroeconomics and the evolution of economic networks over time. I bring over three years of experience as an Economist at Now-Casting Economics Ltd, a leading professional forecasting firm. In 2023, I developed and implemented a real-time nowcasting model for the German Federal Ministry of Economic Affairs and Climate Action to predict Inflation and real GDP growth, using high-frequency and alternative data.

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Interests
  • Time-Series Econometrics
  • Macroeconomics
  • Causal Inference
  • Forecasting
Education
  • PhD Economics

    UC San Diego

  • MSc Economics & Finance

    Barcelona School of Economics

  • MSc Economics

    Sant'Anna School of Advanced Studies

  • BSc Economics

    University of Pisa

Current Research

I am currently studying the impact of global supply chain disruptions on prices, real economic activities, and trade. The key challenge is performing causal inference using large-scale trade models.

Additionaly, I have a strong interest in trend-cycle models and networks.

If you’re interested in collaborating, please feel free to reach out.

Working Papers
(2024). Nowcasting Inflation.