Antonio Francesco Gravina

Post-Doctoral Research Fellow

Antonio Francesco Gravina is an Assistant Professor of economics in the Department of Law of the University of Palermo, in Italy. He holds an MA in Economics and Finance and a PhD in Economics, Management, and Statistics from the University of Messina, in Italy. His research interests lie primarily in the field of applied econometrics and economics, with a focus on the effects of automation and trade on labor market outcomes.

Globalization and the balance of a country’s skilled and unskilled workers can have a significant impact on economic inequality. Photo: ADB

Does Economic Growth Lead to Greater Inequality? The Answer Might Surprise You.

Finance, globalization, technology and urbanization – key drivers of economic growth – can lead to more or less inequality—depending on how prevalent they are in the economy.

Matteo Lanzafame, Antonio Francesco Gravina

Automation is key to addressing the economic impact of an aging population.

Robots To the Rescue: Three Ways Automation Can Cushion the Impact of Aging on Economic Growth

Population aging can turn the demographic dividend into a drag on economic growth. New research indicates automation can lessen the effects of unfavorable demographic change on labor productivity.

Matteo Lanzafame, Antonio Francesco Gravina