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Dario Guarascio

Dario Guarascio is an associate professor of economic policy at the Sapienza University of Rome. He is also affiliated to the Sant’Anna School of Advanced Studies in Pisa. His research covers the economics of innovation, digitalisation and labour markets, the European economy and industrial policy.

Europe’s Energy Divide: Why the Green Transition Risks Leaving Half the Continent Behind

Dario Guarascio, Jelena Reljic and Francesco Zezza

As fossil fuel dependency threatens sovereignty, the EU's fragmented response deepens existing inequalities.

Robots Boost Workplace Safety, But Only in High-tech and Well-protected Economies

Marco De Simone, Dario Guarascio and Jelena Reljic

New research reveals that automation benefits are not universal.

An analysis of the new European fiscal rules

Sebastian Gechert, Dario Guarascio, Philipp Heimberger, Bernhard Schutz and Francesco Zezza

EU member states submit fiscal plans, influencing economic stability and public debt for years to come.

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EU fiscal rules: time to face the contradictions

Dario Guarascio and Francesco Zezza

The new version of the pre-pandemic fiscal rules, if imposed, would jeopardise the European economy.

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Powering up: the EU and solar energy

Francesco Crespi, Dario Guarascio, Serenella Caravella and Giacomo Cucignatto

A new approach is needed towards the photovoltaic industry in Europe.

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War in the time of digital platforms

Dario Guarascio, Andrea Coveri and Claudio Cozza

The war in Ukraine has highlighted how states and platforms are increasingly in military lock-step.

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Amazon and the power of big digital platforms

Dario Guarascio, Andrea Coveri and Claudio Cozza

Platform power is often traced to markets, implying anti-trust action. The source, and the solution, lie elsewhere.

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WSI Minimum Wage Report 2025

The trend towards significant nominal minimum wage increases is continuing this year. In view of falling inflation rates, this translates into a sizeable increase in purchasing power for minimum wage earners in most European countries. Most EU countries are now following the reference values for adequate minimum wages enshrined in the European Minimum Wage Directive, which are 60% of the median wage or 50% of the average wage.

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S&D Position Paper on Cohesion Policy post-2027: a resilient future for European territorial equity

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