Antonio Morreale

PhD in Economics and Statistics with expertise in applied econometrics, macro-finance, dynamic factor models and high-dimensional data analysis. Experienced in building and analysing macroeconomic, financial and textual datasets, with applications to uncertainty, central bank communication, international spillovers and systemic risk. Advanced user of R, MATLAB, Python, Stata and LaTeX. Interested in roles in policy analysis, economic/data analysis, risk management and applied economic research.

PhD Researcher in Economics and Statistics at University of Palermo (2022-01 – 2026-07)

• Conducted empirical research on uncertainty, central bank communication and macro-financial transmission using advanced econometric models.
• Built and analysed macroeconomic, financial and textual datasets; implemented data-processing pipelines and quantitative analyses.
• Estimated dynamic and structural factor models, local projections, impulse responses and high-dimensional time-series models.
• Applied NLP and sentiment analysis to central bank communication to identify monetary policy communication shocks.
• Developed empirical analyses on financial volatility, macro-financial networks and systemic risk for applied research and policy analysis.

Visiting PhD Researcher at Lancaster University Management School (2025-01 – 2025-05)

• Developed the second chapter of the PhD dissertation and initiated research collaboration on the third chapter.
• Presented research on high-dimensional econometric models and monetary policy communication in macroeconomic seminars.
• Incorporated feedback from faculty and PhD researchers to strengthen identification, economic interpretation and research positioning.

Leadership and organisational roles at A.P.S. Progetto Eden, P.Y.C., UDU Palermo (2016-01 – 2020-12)

• Treasurer at A.P.S. Progetto Eden: managed the association's economic and social budget and supported administrative and organisational activities.
• National Civil Service volunteer at Palermo Youth Centre: supported educational activities for foreign participants, Erasmus+ project design and operational management (01-2019 - 01-2020).
• Communication Officer at UDU Palermo: managed institutional communication, website, social media channels and relations with local newspapers; increased social media followers by 20% in one year.

PhD in Economics and Statistics in Economics and Statistics – University of Palermo (2022-02 – 2026-07)

MSc in Economics and Finance, LM-56 in Economics and Finance – University of Palermo (2018-09 – 2021-03)