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Inauguration of the USI House of Sustainability in Airolo
On 21 March, the new university antenna located in the Alpine setting, a prime location for observing and tackling major sustainability issues, was officially inaugurated in Airolo. The ceremony was attended by USI Rector Luisa Lambertini, State Council President Raffaele De Rosa, Airolo Mayor Oscar Wolfisberg, and Vice-President of the House of Sustainability Scientific Commission, Massimo Filippini.
Policy Brief published on “The impact of policy awareness: Evidence from vehicle choice response to fiscal incentives”
This policy brief documents that only a low percentage of Swiss drivers were correctly informed about fiscal incentives for energy efficient cars. A simple information intervention increases awareness about the presence of these incentives and induces individuals to buy more energy efficient cars.
Interview about electric mobility on the Corriere del Ticino
Davide Cerruti was interviewed by the Corriere del Ticino about the latest trends in the adoption of electric vehicles and the barriers still present for this market.
Presentation to a seminar on electromobility at CSFM
Prof. Massimo Filippini, Dr. Davide Cerruti and Dr. Ursa Bernardic participated to the seminar “Factors influencing the adoption and charging of electric vehicles”, organized by the Center for Sustainable Future Mobility at ETH Zürich.
CEPE Researchers Participate in Conference Organised by CITD, JNU
Researchers from CEPE participated in the International Conference on “Recent Developments in Economics Research: Theory and Evidence”, organised by the Centre for International Trade and Development at Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi, India on from 7-8th of March, 2024. The conference brought together researchers working in several fields of economics, including environmental and resource economics, within India as well as from abroad.