The rapid development of digital technologies and the associated increase in the availability of data are generating new challenges and opportunities for individuals, firms and governments.
The activities of the Lab aim at understanding the functioning of digital markets, reinforcing the knowledge of economic phenomena using state-of-the-art data analytics, and offering tools for public policies.

Activities:

1. Research

• Reading group on Digital Markets  
• Experiments in Economics
• Financial Statement Analysis

2. Teaching

• Introduction to Python: course held by Dr. Monica Dessole of the Department of Mathematics of the University of Padova
• Artificial Intelligence – Economic Applications: course held by Dr. Luca Pasa of the Department of Mathematics of the University of Padova 

3. Data Banks
The laboratory - in direct connection with LEM - offers databases (e.g. AIDA, EIKON and KLD STAT) useful for empirical research in various fields such as applied microeconomics, industrial organization, public economics, regional economics and financial accounting.  

4. Consultancy