Transitions open possibilities. Policy shapes the future they become.
Pasquale Marcello Falcone is Associate Professor of Economic Policy at Parthenope University of Naples. His research examines how public policy, institutions and innovation influence the direction and outcomes of sustainability transitions.
The Economics of Sustainable Change
Pasquale Marcello Falcone’s research examines how public policies, institutions, innovation systems and social dynamics shape sustainability transitions and influence the evolution of economic and production systems.
His work combines economic policy, environmental economics and innovation studies to investigate the design of effective policy frameworks, the role of institutional quality, and the economic and social dynamics through which circular economy, bioeconomy and energy transitions can support more sustainable and inclusive development pathways.
Selected Research
Environmental and Energy Policy Analysis
Evaluation of policies affecting environmental protection and energy use, with a focus on regulatory frameworks and policy effectiveness.
Institutional Quality and Political Economy
Assessment of institutional frameworks and their impact on economic development and governance quality.
Sustainability Governance and Innovation Systems
Study of governance mechanisms and innovation networks that facilitate sustainable development and technology adoption.