drs. F. (Francesco) Febbraro

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

PhD candidate in Economics specializing in empirical research on monetary policy and financial stability. Experienced with large-scale datasets, advanced econometric techniques, and university-level teaching. Currently contributing to the ESCB research network ChaMP and conducting research at the Deutsche Bundesbank on the role of non-bank financial institutions (NBFIs) in monetary policy transmission.

Sep 2023 – Present

Groningen, Netherlands

PhD Candidate in Economics, University of Groningen, Department of Economics, Econometrics, and Finance

Jun 2024 – December 2024

Frankfurt, Germany

PhD Research Intern, Deutsche Bundesbank, Department of Financial Stability (F-20), Macroprudential Supervision of the Banking System

• Conducted advanced empirical analysis on monetary policy transmission using micro datasets such as AnaCredit

• Built a comprehensive database integrating the Bundesbank’s credit register(s) with firm-level financial and CO2 emissions variables

• Presented key findings on NBFIs' role in policy transmission during internal seminars, offering data-driven insights for policy development.

Feb 2022 – Aug 2023

Groningen, Netherlands

Lecturer in Economics, Econometrics, and Finance, University of Groningen, Department of Economics, Econometrics, and Finance

• Delivered 10+ courses at MSc and BSc levels, covering advanced topics such as Portfolio Theory, Behavioral Finance, Econometrics, and Statistics

• Supervised bachelor theses

Sep 2018 – Jan 2022

Groningen, Netherlands

University Teaching Assistant, University of Groningen

• Instructed the following courses: Microeconomics, Macroeconomics, International Economics, Statistics

 Sep 2023 – Present

Groningen, Netherlands

Doctor of Philosophy in Economics, University of Groningen

Sep 2020 – Jan 2022

Groningen, Netherlands

MSc Economics (Cum Laude), University of Groningen

• GPA: 8.8/10 (thesis grade: 8/10)

Sep 2020 – Jan 2022

Groningen, Netherlands

MSc Finance (Cum Laude), University of Groningen

• GPA: 8.7/10 (thesis grade: 8/10)

Sep 2017 – Aug 2020

Groningen, Netherlands

BSc Economics and Business Economics (Cum Laude), University of Groningen

• GPA: 8.5/10 (thesis grade: 9/10)

Sep 2019 – Jan 2020

Madrid, Spain

Exchange Program,  Universidad Carlos III de Madrid

• GPA: 8.7/10

 Jun 2024 – Present

Frankfurt, Germany

Member, ESCB Research Network on Challenges for Monetary Policy Transmission in a Changing World (ChaMP), European Central Bank

• Collaborating with researchers across the Eurosystem to analyze monetary transmission via the financial system, including impacts on inflation, firm financing, and credit dynamics