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Professor of Mathematics and Economics
Edinaldo Tebaldi
Drawing on over 20 years of experience in teaching, higher education, public policy, and economic research, I apply strategic thinking and data-driven analysis to advance organizational transformation. As Vice President for Strategy and Institutional Effectiveness at Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵ University, I lead institutional research and the development and implementation of strategic planning, ensuring alignment with the university’s mission and goals. Since March 2024, I have also been serving as interim head of the Marketing and Communications department.
My professional background includes work with the World Bank, the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston, and the Rhode Island Governor’s Office, where I produced research and policy recommendations on economic development, international trade, labor markets, and education outcomes. I have taught courses in Machine Learning Applied to Economics, Econometrics, and Economic Development and Growth, and I have also mentored both undergraduate and graduate students.
Degrees Awarded
Ph D, University of New Hampshire
MA, University of New Hampshire
MA, Federal University of Ceará, Brazil
BA, State University of Maringá, Brazil
Ph D, University of New Hampshire
MA, University of New Hampshire
MA, Federal University of Ceará, Brazil
BA, State University of Maringá, Brazil
Selected Publications
Tebaldi, E.,Giorno, D., Reassessing the Linkages Among Entrepreneurship, Institutions and Growth, Revista Brasileira de Economia, 2024.
Signor, D.,Kim, J.,Tebaldi, E., Persistence and determinants of income inequality: The Brazilian case, Review of Development Economics, 2019.
Verner, D.,Vellani, S.,Klausen, A.,Tebaldi, E., Frontier agriculture for improving refugee livelihoods: unleashing climate-smart & water-saving agriculture technologies in MENA, The World Bank, 2017.
Gittell, R.,Samuels, J. D.,Tebaldi, E., The Contribution of Associate's Degree Holders to US Earnings, Labor Quality, Productivity, and Overall Economic Growth, Southern Economic Journal, 2017.
Tebaldi, E.,Alda, E., Quality of Institutions and Violence Incidence: a Cross-Country Analysis, Atlantic Economic Journal, 2017.
Tebaldi, E., The Dynamics of Total Factor Productivity and Institutions, Journal of Economic Development, 2016.
Tebaldi, E.,Beaudin, L.,Hunter, J., Re-assessing the impact of academic performance on salary level and growth., Applied Economics Letters, 2016.
Tebaldi, E.,Beaudin, L., Climate change and economic growth in Brazil, Applied Economics Letter, 2015.
Kim, J.,Tebaldi, E., Is income growth in the United States pro-poor? A State level analysis, Eastern Economic Journal, 2015.
Elmslie, B. T.,Tebaldi, E., The Wage Gap against Gay Men: The Leveling of the Playing Field, Kyklos, 2014.
Gittell, R.,Sohl, J.,Tebaldi, E., Do Entrepreneurship and High Tech Concentration Create Jobs? Exploring the growth in employment in U.S. metropolitan areas from 1991 to 2007, Economic Development Quarterly, 2014.
Elmslie, B. T.,Tebaldi, E., The determinants of marital happiness, Applied Economics, 2014.
Tebaldi, E.,Elmslie, B.,Gittell, R., The Earnings Premium: Major, Gender, and Double Majors in Economic Cycles, The American Economist, 2025.
Pinto, M.,Tebaldi, E.,Cunha, M., O papel do capital humano no processo de mudança estrutural, Nova Economia, 2023.
Verner, D.,Tebaldi, E., Insect and Hydroponic Farming in Africa: The New Circular Economy, The World Bank, 2021.
Verner, D.,Tebaldi, E., Displaced Populations, Food Security, and Frontier Agriculture, Edward Elgar , 2021.
Tebaldi, E., History, not dismal science, forecasts hope, PRNewsWire, 2020.
Tebaldi, E., The Quonset Economic Impact 2019, The Quonset Development Corporation, 2019.
Tebaldi, E., Rhode Island’s Path for Prosperity: Significant Improvement, But Challenges Persist, GOLOCALprov, 2019.
Tebaldi, E.,Nguyen, H.,Zuluaga, J., Determinants of emerging markets’ financial health: A panel data study of sovereign bond spreads, Research in International Business and Finance, 2018.
Hanmer, L.,Tebaldi, E.,Verner, D., Gender and Labor Markets in Tunisia’s Lagging Regions, Oxford University Press, 2018.
Tebaldi, E.,Gobjila, A., Romania – Systematic Country Diagnostic : background note – agriculture, The World Bank , 2018.
Schumacher, F.,Dias, J.,Tebaldi, E., Two tales on human capital and knowledge spillovers: the case of the US and Brazil, Applied Economics, 2014.
Schumacher, F.,Dias, J.,Tebaldi, E., Geographic and Sector Externalities from Highly Qualified Human Capital:, Applied Economics Letters, 2014.
Tebaldi, E.,Elmslie, B., Does institutional quality impact innovation? Evidence from cross-country patent grant data, Applied Economics, 2013.
Dias, J.,Tebaldi, E., Institutions, human capital, and growth: The institutional mechanism, Structural Change and Economic Dynamics, 2012.
Tebaldi, E.,Mohan, R., Institutions and Poverty, Journal of Development Studies, 2010.
Tebaldi, E.,Mohan, R., Institutions and Poverty, Journal of Development Studies, 2010.
Tebaldi, E.,Giorno, D., Reassessing the Linkages Among Entrepreneurship, Institutions and Growth, Revista Brasileira de Economia, 2024.
Signor, D.,Kim, J.,Tebaldi, E., Persistence and determinants of income inequality: The Brazilian case, Review of Development Economics, 2019.
Verner, D.,Vellani, S.,Klausen, A.,Tebaldi, E., Frontier agriculture for improving refugee livelihoods: unleashing climate-smart & water-saving agriculture technologies in MENA, The World Bank, 2017.
Gittell, R.,Samuels, J. D.,Tebaldi, E., The Contribution of Associate's Degree Holders to US Earnings, Labor Quality, Productivity, and Overall Economic Growth, Southern Economic Journal, 2017.
Tebaldi, E.,Alda, E., Quality of Institutions and Violence Incidence: a Cross-Country Analysis, Atlantic Economic Journal, 2017.
Tebaldi, E., The Dynamics of Total Factor Productivity and Institutions, Journal of Economic Development, 2016.
Tebaldi, E.,Beaudin, L.,Hunter, J., Re-assessing the impact of academic performance on salary level and growth., Applied Economics Letters, 2016.
Tebaldi, E.,Beaudin, L., Climate change and economic growth in Brazil, Applied Economics Letter, 2015.
Kim, J.,Tebaldi, E., Is income growth in the United States pro-poor? A State level analysis, Eastern Economic Journal, 2015.
Elmslie, B. T.,Tebaldi, E., The Wage Gap against Gay Men: The Leveling of the Playing Field, Kyklos, 2014.
Gittell, R.,Sohl, J.,Tebaldi, E., Do Entrepreneurship and High Tech Concentration Create Jobs? Exploring the growth in employment in U.S. metropolitan areas from 1991 to 2007, Economic Development Quarterly, 2014.
Elmslie, B. T.,Tebaldi, E., The determinants of marital happiness, Applied Economics, 2014.
Tebaldi, E.,Elmslie, B.,Gittell, R., The Earnings Premium: Major, Gender, and Double Majors in Economic Cycles, The American Economist, 2025.
Pinto, M.,Tebaldi, E.,Cunha, M., O papel do capital humano no processo de mudança estrutural, Nova Economia, 2023.
Verner, D.,Tebaldi, E., Insect and Hydroponic Farming in Africa: The New Circular Economy, The World Bank, 2021.
Verner, D.,Tebaldi, E., Displaced Populations, Food Security, and Frontier Agriculture, Edward Elgar , 2021.
Tebaldi, E., History, not dismal science, forecasts hope, PRNewsWire, 2020.
Tebaldi, E., The Quonset Economic Impact 2019, The Quonset Development Corporation, 2019.
Tebaldi, E., Rhode Island’s Path for Prosperity: Significant Improvement, But Challenges Persist, GOLOCALprov, 2019.
Tebaldi, E.,Nguyen, H.,Zuluaga, J., Determinants of emerging markets’ financial health: A panel data study of sovereign bond spreads, Research in International Business and Finance, 2018.
Hanmer, L.,Tebaldi, E.,Verner, D., Gender and Labor Markets in Tunisia’s Lagging Regions, Oxford University Press, 2018.
Tebaldi, E.,Gobjila, A., Romania – Systematic Country Diagnostic : background note – agriculture, The World Bank , 2018.
Schumacher, F.,Dias, J.,Tebaldi, E., Two tales on human capital and knowledge spillovers: the case of the US and Brazil, Applied Economics, 2014.
Schumacher, F.,Dias, J.,Tebaldi, E., Geographic and Sector Externalities from Highly Qualified Human Capital:, Applied Economics Letters, 2014.
Tebaldi, E.,Elmslie, B., Does institutional quality impact innovation? Evidence from cross-country patent grant data, Applied Economics, 2013.
Dias, J.,Tebaldi, E., Institutions, human capital, and growth: The institutional mechanism, Structural Change and Economic Dynamics, 2012.
Tebaldi, E.,Mohan, R., Institutions and Poverty, Journal of Development Studies, 2010.
Tebaldi, E.,Mohan, R., Institutions and Poverty, Journal of Development Studies, 2010.
Awards and Honors
2020 Citizen of Character Award, 2020
The World Bank Vice President Team Award, 2018
Rhode Island 40 Under Forty, 2010
Successful Research and Publication Award, 2010
Master of Economics Professor of the Year, 2006
X Prêmio Banco do Nordeste de economia Regional, 2006
Outstanding Teaching Award, 2005
The Elizabeth Bogan Prize in Economics, 2003
2020 Citizen of Character Award, 2020
The World Bank Vice President Team Award, 2018
Rhode Island 40 Under Forty, 2010
Successful Research and Publication Award, 2010
Master of Economics Professor of the Year, 2006
X Prêmio Banco do Nordeste de economia Regional, 2006
Outstanding Teaching Award, 2005
The Elizabeth Bogan Prize in Economics, 2003
Teaching Interests
Econometrics
Machine Learning Applied to Economics
Economic Growth
Machine Learning Applied to Economics
Economic Growth
Econometrics
Machine Learning Applied to Economics
Economic Growth
Machine Learning Applied to Economics
Economic Growth
Research Interests
Applied Econometrics
Economic Development & Poverty
Discrimination & Social Issues
Economic Development & Poverty
Discrimination & Social Issues
Applied Econometrics
Economic Development & Poverty
Discrimination & Social Issues
Economic Development & Poverty
Discrimination & Social Issues
Professional Memberships
The American Economic Association
The Eastern Economic Association
The Southern Economic Association
The American Economic Association
The Eastern Economic Association
The Southern Economic Association