Margherita Casella Iacobucci

I grew up in an environment where many women were discouraged from pursuing their ambitions, yet I was raised by figures who defied those expectations: a mother who built a career in a male-dominated field and a grandmother whose unfulfilled dreams became my motivation to pursue my own. Their influence shaped my decision to study politics and international relations, and later economics, as tools for social change. Since then, I have focused on how economic structures perpetuate inequality. Beyond coursework, I led an international volunteering project in Nepal, working with young girls to support their education and independence, an experience that reinforced my belief that freedom and equality are indivisible. I am particularly inspired by feminist economics, with its attention to history, power structures, and the relationship between production and social reproduction. My purpose is to develop the analytical and quantitative skills needed to design and evaluate fair and effective policies. Ultimately, I hope to contribute to social and economic renewal, working toward a society where equality is not aspirational, but real.