She has a PhD in Economics and Statistics from University La Sapienza of Rome, a Master Sc. in Economics from University Pompeu Fabra of Barcelona and a Degree in Economic Statistics (summa cum laude) from University La Sapienza of Rome.
She has published in Empirical economics, International journal of production economics, Journal of business cycle research, Journal of Economics and Business, The world economy, Economics Bulletin, Statistics in Transition, International Economics, Economia politica, Rivista di politica economica, Journal of economic asymmetries, Bulletin of Economic Research.