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social innovation, water economics, agricultural economics, bioeconomy
Italy

Biography

Dr. Maurizio PROSPERI is an agricultural economist, graduated in 1994 at the University of Bologna, in agricultural sciences. His scientific background includes basic knowledge in chemistry, botany, microbiology, and economics, which are relevant to allow him an interdisciplinary approach to research and teaching.
After 3 years of internship at the University of Bologna, as research assistant at theDepartment of Economics and Agricultural Engineering, he won a scholarship provided by the bilateral agreeement between the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and the Japanese Ministry of Education (former MONBUSHO). Therefore, he was enrolled at the Kyoto University, Dep. of Natural Resource Economics, Kyoto (Japan). Kyoto University is a very distinguished institution, with very high standards in research and education. During his staying in Japan, Dr. Prosperi achieved Master degree in 2001, and PhD degree in 2005, in agricultural sciences, with dissertation thesis in agricultural economics and policy, under the supervision of Prof. Masaru KAGATSUME. He received an award issued by The Association for Regional Agricultural and Forestry Economics, as a best article published in 2004, titled “Comparative Analysis of the CAP Reform Impacts in Diversified Agricultural Systems: A Neural Network Application” (Journal of Rural Problems, pagg.315-327, The Association for Regional Agricultural and Forestry Economics, pagg.315-327, Vol. 40, n.3 (ISBN 4-8122-0329-5), Kyoto, Japan, 2004).
After his experience in Japan, in 2004 he was enrolled by the University of Foggia as research fellow, and in 2005 he achieved the permanent position as research assistant.
Since the University of Foggia – Faculty of Agriculture, was very young (founded in 1999), Dr. Prosperi was recruited with the purpose of reinforcing the agricultural economic group, formed by 8 permanent staff (2 full professors, 1 associate professor, 4 assistant professors, 1 technician). In particular, his activity was oriented to the economic evaluation of non-marketable goods. This includes:
- policy analysis: this research stream is the starting point of his scientific experience, referred to the 3 years he spent at the University of Bologna, and the 6 years he spent at Kyoto University. In addition, he has been involved in some collaboration with other agricultural economists, and he analyzed some controversial issues of agricultural policy, with regard to effects on farmers' income, and agro-industry development (about 10 publications);
- natural resources: since 2005 he focused his research activity in the evaluation of water resources in agriculture, and published about 15 publications;
- biorefinery: since 2008, in collaboration with Dr. Antonio LOPOLITO and Prof. Massimo MONTELEONE, his research interests were oriented on the economic aspects related to the development of bio-refinery schemes in rural areas. This research activity was funded by the 7FP project “SUSTOIL”, coordinated by Prof. James CLARK, University of York. This represented an excellent opportunity to understand the relevance of conducting research activity with an interdisciplinary perspective, in order to explore the potential of the so-called bioeconomy perspective, especially in rural areas. He is co-author of about 10 publication (of which 3 are at international level), and 2 are under the reviewing process.

Dr. Prosperi has also been involved in collaborative research activities with the group of agricultural economics of the Department of Agriculture of the University of Foggia (currently formed by 1 full professor, 2 associated professors, 6 research professors, 3 research fellows, and 2 PhD students). At the same time, he is also member of the STAR AgroEnergy group, which is an interdisciplinary group formed of about 20 members, involved in research activities related to agroenergy and biorefineries.

Activities

Employment (1)

Università degli Studi di Foggia: Foggia, Puglia, IT

2022-04-01 to present | Professore Associato (Dipartimento di Scienze Agrarie, degli Alimenti e dell'Ambiente)
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Education and qualifications (3)

Kyoto Daigaku : Kyoto, JP

2001-04-01 to 2004-03-31 | PhD in Agricultural Sciences (Dep. of Natural Resource Economics)
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Kyoto Daigaku: Kyoto, JP

1999-01-04 to 1999-03-31 | Master degree in Agricultural Sciences (Dep. of Natural Resource Economics)
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Università degli Studi di Bologna: Bologna, Emilia-Romagna, IT

1988-11-01 to 1994-02-24 | Laurea in Scienze Agrarie (Facoltà di Agraria)
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Professional activities (6)

Università degli Studi di Camerino Scuola di Bioscienze e Medicina Veterinaria: Camerino, Marche, IT

2020-03-01 to present | Contracted professor
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CESET Centro Studi di Estimo e di Economia territoriale: Firenze, IT

2016 to present | regular member
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ASSOCIAZIONE ITALIANA DI ECONOMIA AGRARIA E APPLICATA: Parma, IT

2012 to present | regular member
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European Association of Agricultural Economists: Den Haag, Zuid-Holland, NL

2007-11 to present
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The Association for Regional Agricultural and Forestry Economics: Kyoto, JP

2004 to present | regular member
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Società Italiana di Economia Agro-Alimentare: Bologna, IT

2008 | regular member
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Funding (2)

research for the developmet of a sustainable society system through the european social innovation policy

2015-04-01 to 2019-03-31 | Grant
Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (Tokyo, JP)
GRANT_NUMBER: 15K01214
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Il recepimento della Direttiva Quadro sulle Acque (60/2000) in agricoltura. Analisi economiche a supporto dell'applicazione del principio di recupero dei costi dei servizi idrici.

2008-01-01 to 2010-01-01 | Grant
Ministry of Education, Universities and Research (Rome, IT)
GRANT_NUMBER: 200838S29Y
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Works (32)

Lesson learned from the EU project: Social Innovation in Marginalized Rural Areas (2016-2020)

Social Innovation in Food and Agricultur for achieving a Sustainable Society
2024-01-02 | Book chapter | Conceptualization, Writing - original draft, Writing - review & editing
Part of ISBN: 9784865784114
Contributors: Maurizio Prosperi
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Dealing with endogeneity in risk analysis within the stochastic frontier approach in agricultural economics: A scoping review

Bio-based and Applied Economics
2023-05-03 | Journal article
Contributors: Simone Russo; Lerato Phali; Maurizio Prosperi
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Social Innovation for Energy Transition: Activation of Community Entrepreneurship in Inner Areas of Southern Italy

Transitioning to Affordable and Clean Energy
2022-06-17 | Book chapter
Part of ISBN: 9783038977773
Part of ISBN: 9783038977766
Contributors: Mariarosaria Lombardi; Maurizio Prosperi; Gerardo Fascia
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A Conceptual Framework for the Evaluation of Social Agriculture: An Application to a Project Aimed at the Employability of Young People NEET

Sustainability
2021-08-02 | Journal article
Contributors: Antonio Baselice; Maurizio Prosperi; Antonio Lopolito
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Key Drivers of the Engagement of Farmers in Social Innovation for Marginalised Rural Areas

Sustainability
2021-07-28 | Journal article
Contributors: Antonio Baselice; Mariarosaria Lombardi; Maurizio Prosperi; Antonio Stasi; Antonio Lopolito
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Application of a Comprehensive Methodology for the Evaluation of Social Innovations in Rural Communities

Sustainability
2021-02-07 | Journal article
Contributors: Antonio Baselice; Maurizio Prosperi; Valentino Marini Govigli; Antonio Lopolito
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NETWORK IMPACT OF SOCIAL INNOVATION INITIATIVES IN MARGINALISED RURAL COMMUNITIES

Social Networks
2020-10 | Journal article
Part of ISSN: 0378-8733
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Maurizio Prosperi

Local Entrepreneurs’ Involvement in Strategy Building to Facilitate Agro-Food Waste Valorisation within an Agro-Food Technological District: A SWOT-SOR Approach

Sustainability
2020-06-02 | Journal article
Contributors: Maurizio Prosperi; Roberta Sisto; Antonio Lopolito; Valentina C. Materia
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Ex ante assessment of social acceptance of small-scale agro-energy system: A case study in southern Italy

Energy Policy
2019-01 | Journal article
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Production of bioplastics for agricultural purposes: A supply chain study

RIVISTA DI STUDI SULLA SOSTENIBILITA'
2018-07 | Journal article
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The Magnitude and Cost of Groundwater Metering and Control in Agriculture

Water
2018-03-20 | Journal article
Contributors: Armando Ursitti; Giacomo Giannoccaro; Maurizio Prosperi; Emilio De Meo; Bernardo De Gennaro
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Are farmers willing to pay for bio-plastic products? The case of mulching films from urban waste

New Medit
2017 | Journal article
Part of ISSN: 15945685
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Participatory Planning in Organic Solid Waste Management: A Backcasting Approach

Food Waste Reduction and Valorisation
2017 | Book chapter
Part of ISBN: 9783319500874
Part of ISBN: 9783319500881
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Maurizio Prosperi

Organic fraction of municipal solid waste valorisation in southern Italy: the stakeholders' contribution to a long-term strategy definition

Journal of Cleaner Production
2017-12 | Journal article
Part of ISSN: 0959-6526
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Assessing farmers' willingness to supply biomass as energy feedstock: Cereal straw in Apulia (Italy)

Energy Economics
2017-01 | Journal article
Part of ISSN: 0140-9883
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Maurizio Prosperi

Economic analysis of the long-term effects of groundwater salinity: bringing the farmer’s perspectives into policy

Journal of Integrative Environmental Sciences
2017-01-01 | Journal article
Part of ISSN: 1943-8168
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Maurizio Prosperi

Il metodo del prezzo edonico per la stima del valore della risorsa idrica. Un’applicazione empirica nell’area irrigua della Capitanata (Puglia)

Aestimum
2016-08-07 | Journal article
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Maurizio Prosperi

Adoption of biodegradable mulching films in agriculture: is there a negative prejudice towards materials derived from organic wastes?

Italian Journal of Agronomy
2016-06-10 | Journal article
Part of ISSN: 2039-6805
Part of ISSN: 1125-4718
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Puzzling stakeholder views for long-term planning in the bio-economy: A back-casting application

Futures
2016-02 | Journal article
Part of ISSN: 0016-3287
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Unlocking Research Potentials and Regional Implications of Development

Building Sustainable R&D Centers in Emerging Technology Regions
2015 | Book chapter
Part of ISBN: 9788021078550
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Translating local stakeholders' perception in rural development strategies under uncertainty conditions: An application to the case of the bio-based economy in the area of Foggia (South Italy)

Journal of Rural Studies
2015-02 | Journal article
Part of ISSN: 0743-0167
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How to promote community social acceptance of solid biomass in Europe? Identifying firms' best practices

ECONOMICS BULLETIN
2014 | Journal article
Part of ISSN: 1545-2921
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Is the German Bioenergy Village Model Suitable to Design Local Agroenergy Districts in EU Rural Areas?

Proceedings of the 22nd European Biomass Conference and Exhibition
2014 | Book chapter
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Valutazione economica di una politica di riorientamento dei consumi alimentari finalizzata alla riduzione dell'obesità

Economia Agro-Alimentare
2012 | Journal article
Part of ISSN: 11261668
Part of ISSN: 19724802
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20 – Economics of obesity: nutrition and physical activities substitution effect

Public Health Nutrition
2012-08 | Journal article
Part of ISSN: 1368-9800
Part of ISSN: 1475-2727
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Health and environmental benefits from combined control of obesity and climate changes

Public Health Nutrition
2012-08 | Journal article
Part of ISSN: 1368-9800
Part of ISSN: 1475-2727
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Modelling Stakeholders’ Interplay and Policy Scenarios for Biorefinery Implementation

Green Chemistry Series
2011 | Book chapter
Part of ISBN: 9781849731355
Part of ISSN: 1757-7047
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Modeling the bio-refinery industry in rural areas: A participatory approach for policy options comparison

Ecological Economics
2011-12 | Journal article
Part of ISSN: 0921-8009
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Maurizio Prosperi

Economic Effects of Legislative Framework Changes in Groundwater Use Rights for Irrigation

Water
2011-09-19 | Journal article
Part of ISSN: 2073-4441
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Economic and Social Implications of the Industrial Use of Renewable Raw Materials

Renewable Raw Materials
2011-04-07 | Book chapter
Part of ISBN: 9783527634194
Part of ISBN: 9783527325481
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Assessing the Impact of Alternative Water Pricing Schemes on Income Distribution

Journal of Agricultural Economics
2010-09 | Journal article
Part of ISSN: 0021-857X
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Maurizio Prosperi

Impact of export control policy measures in an attempt to mitigate Argentina’s inflation

Wageningen Academic Publishers
2009-03-10 | Book chapter
Part of ISBN: 9789086860890
Part of ISBN: 9789086866618
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Peer review (32 reviews for 8 publications/grants)

Review activity for Agriculture & food security (1)
Review activity for Agriculture. (1)
Review activity for Agronomy. (1)
Review activity for Economies. (1)
Review activity for Journal of industrial ecology. (1)
Review activity for Sustainability. (18)
Review activity for The Rangeland journal. (1)
Review activity for Water. (8)