Professor Francesco Moscone
Professor - Business Economics

Summary

I bring extensive experience and a strongly international academic profile that uniquely positions me to advise institutions across Italy, Europe, and the United Kingdom, helping ensure that policy decisions are both economically sound and operationally effective. As an expert member of the Technical-Scientific Committee of the Italian Parliamentary Intergroup on Prevention and Risk Reduction, established in February 2025, I contribute direct experience in supporting public decision-makers on issues of primary importance.

Recently, I was invited to testify as an expert before the European Parliament as part of the revision of the Tobacco Directive, with particular reference to fiscal aspects. I am also a member of the Scottish Government HABIT Expert Group on Nicotine Product Evidence.

I am currently Full Professor of Economics at Brunel University of London, I teach Public Economics at Ca’ Foscari University of Venice, and Visiting Professor at Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore. I am also affiliated with ALTEMS (Graduate School of Health Economics and Management) in Rome, where I direct the Observatory on Public Health Economics. My academic profile is fully European, having developed across multiple Member States. I have also taught at the University of Cambridge and held research positions at the London School of Economics, building a strong network of collaboration with leading European academic institutions.

I am among the most cited scholars in the field of health economics, with my research receiving over 1,000 citations in international media. One of my articles published in the scientific outlet The Conversation has reached over 541,000 readers. I have authored more than 50 peer-reviewed scientific articles in leading journals, with a particular focus on health economics and the systemic economic effects of health and welfare policies.

My work has had a significant impact on public policy at the highest levels: my studies have been used in the context of the Tobacco and Vapes Bill in the United Kingdom and in the Scottish Parliament; the World Health Organization has cited my research on COVID-19 and mental health in official documents; and the OECD has included my analyses of healthcare expenditure in its January 2024 report on the fiscal sustainability of healthcare systems.

My expertise in the economics of prevention directly addresses some of the key challenges facing national systems. My research demonstrates not only that prevention generates savings, but also to what extent and in which areas interventions are most effective. My analyses of the impact of precarious employment on mental health highlight the interconnections between labor policies and healthcare costs, while my studies on regional health inequalities provide a solid basis for targeted interventions. Through the use of advanced spatial econometric methodologies, my work shows how health outcomes in one region influence those in neighboring areas, offering important insights for coordinated policies at national and supranational levels. I am currently involved in major initiatives funded by the European Union, including the Age-It project under Next Generation EU.

Of particular relevance for public policy in Italy, Europe, and the United Kingdom is my research on tobacco. My studies have quantified the economic and healthcare system benefits of smoking cessation and the transition to alternative products, demonstrating how academic research can contribute directly and concretely to the debate on prevention and the long-term sustainability of healthcare systems.

Alongside my scientific activity, I have contributed to the development of healthcare policies through institutional collaborations, including participation in the drafting of guidelines by the UK National Institute for Health and Care Excellence on prenatal care and the Wanless Social Care Review by The King’s Fund on elderly care.

My leadership within the health economics community represents a valuable asset for coordinating initiatives at both national and international levels. Since 2019, I have served as Series Editor for Contributions to Economic Analysis at Emerald Publishing and have organized the Empirical Health Economics Workshop annually since 2008. I am also President of the American-European Health Economics Study Group, contributing to the development of an international research network. As editor of key volumes, including *The Sustainability of Healthcare Systems in Europe* (2021) and *The Economics of Covid-19* (2022), I have made a significant contribution to advancing knowledge in the field.

I am also distinguished by my ability to communicate complex content to diverse audiences, through collaborations with national and international media, including Il Sussidiario, GB News, TGCOM24,  LBC Radio, and Times Radio, as well as publications such as The Times, The Independent, Il Sole 24 Ore, and Corriere della Sera.

In conclusion, I offer institutions across Italy, Europe, and the United Kingdom a set of highly valuable competencies: strong academic credibility, proven impact on public policy, active participation in decision-making processes, a well-established international network, and deep expertise in the economics of prevention. These elements make me a qualified interlocutor to support the development of evidence-based strategies aimed at improving population health and ensuring the sustainability of healthcare systems.

Qualifications

2008-2009 Postgraduate Certificate in Academic Practice in Higher Educa-tion. (University of Leicester, UK)

2003-2007 PhD in Economics. (King’s College London, UK)

1998-1999 MSc in Financial and Business Economics. (University of Essex,UK)

1995-1997 BA in Economics. (University of Essex, UK)

Responsibility

January 2024 to present Leader of the Healthcare Management and Well-being group, Brunel University London

Jan 2022 to Jan 2023 Divisional Lead, Brunel University London

2017-2018 Director of Internationalization, Brunel University London

2016-2017 Programme Leader, Brunel University London

2012-2015 Director of MBA, Brunel University London

2015 Managerial work for the re-accreditation by the Association of MBAs atBrunel Business School. Result achieved: 5 years of re-accreditation withno conditions required

2011-2012 Director of the Centre for Research into Entrepreneurship, Interna-tional Business and Innovation in Emerging Markets, at Brunel University,Business School