Adjunct Professor, Economics
Ph.D. in Monetary Economics, University of Fribourg, Switzerland
M.Sc. in European Political Economy, London School of Economics, United Kingdom
Office: Kaletsch Campus, Office 9
Phone: +41 91 986 53 41
Email: vdianova@fus.edu
Professor Dianova obtained a Ph.D. in Monetary Economics from the University of Fribourg in 2018 and an M.Sc. in European Political Economy from the London School of Economics. Since joining FUS in 2020, she has taught a variety of courses in the economics and management disciplines including Principles of Macro- and Microeconomics, Behavioral Science for Decision Making, International Financial Management, as well as Markets, Policy & Administration, and has co-taught Economics of the European Union and Global Strategic Management. Prof. Dianova was awarded the FUS Adjunct Faculty Appreciation Award for the academic years 2021/22 and 2022/23.
Prior to joining FUS, Prof. Dianova conducted theoretical and empirical research at the University of Fribourg investigating the impact of central bank interest rate and balance sheet policies on financial markets and the real economy, with an emphasis on consequent economic growth and labor market dynamics, as well as wealth and income distribution.
Prof. Dianova’s current research interest is in the field of behavioral economics and decision sciences, with a particular focus on the impact of automation and artificial intelligence on complex on-the-job decision-making processes. Her approach includes involvement in multiple cross-disciplinary research projects spanning a variety of fields such as management, psychology and education, to which she brings an analytical approach and perspective characteristic of the economics discipline. The overarching goal of her research program is to contribute to improving individual and societal well-being in a rapidly changing economic environment.
Prof. Dianova began her professional career in the London finance industry, working as an economist, deputy portfolio manager, and credit analyst for Clariden Leu, a Swiss private bank. Prior to this, she led the design and elaboration of an innovative execution and settlements process for over-the-counter financial instruments at the American hedge fund Amaranth Advisors. She has also worked as an economist trainee at the European Commission in Brussels.
Publications:
Dianova, V. G. & Schultz, M. D. (2023). Discussing ChatGPT’s implications for industry and higher education: the case for transdisciplinarity and digital humanities. Industry and Higher Education. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1177/09504222231199989
Beretta, E., Brinberg, D., Dianova, V., Miniero, G., Sponchioni, C. (2023). The post-COVID-19 job market: AI in recruitment and career guidance services. California Management Review. Link
Dianova, V. G. & Beretta, E. Central bank expectations management in the age of cryptocurrencies (2023). Reference Module in Social Sciences. Forthcoming in Apergis, N. [Ed.], Encyclopedia of Monetary Policy, Financial Markets and Banking, Elsevier. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-44-313776-1.00095-7
Miniero, G., Pizzetti, M., Grosso, M., Dianova, V. (2023). I hate this brand but there is nothing I can do about it. [Conference paper]. EMAC Regional Conference, Athens, Greece.
Dianova, V. G., Miniero, G., Suleiman, D. (2023). Towards an Open Innovation Ecosystem in the Cultural Industry: the bright side of trust and the dark side of measurement. Journal of Philanthropy and Marketing. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1002/nvsm.1784
Dianova, V. (2023). Wealth effect, in Rochon, L.-P. and S. Rossi (eds.), The Encyclopedia of Post-Keynesian Economics, Cheltenham, UK and Northampton, MA, USA: Edward Elgar.
Dianova, V. G. & Citraro, M. (2022). The Startup Ideas Accelerator: A pioneering launchpad for innovation. Journal of Economics & Management Policy 3(1).
Dianova, V. G. (2018). The Effectiveness of Monetary Policy after the Financial Crisis: Redefining the Role of the Central Bank. Doctoral thesis, University of Fribourg, Fribourg, Switzerland.
Dianova, V. (2015a). Collateral, in Rochon, L.-P. and S. Rossi (eds.), The Encyclopedia of Central Banking, Cheltenham, UK and Northampton, MA, USA: Edward Elgar Publishing, pp. 97-99.
Dianova, V. (2015b). Forward guidance, in Rochon, L.-P. and S. Rossi (eds.), The Encyclopedia of Central Banking, Cheltenham, UK and Northampton, MA, USA: Edward Elgar Publishing, pp. 213-215.
Dianova, V. (2015c). Policy rates of interest, in Rochon, L.-P. and S. Rossi (eds.), The Encyclopedia of Central Banking, Cheltenham, UK and Northampton, MA, USA: Edward Elgar Publishing, pp. 407-409.
Recent conference and seminar presentations:
Dianova, V. G., Schultz, M., Miniero, G. (2023, June). Automation or intuition? Assessing the landscape of future AI-enabled medical decision-making through a dual process theory perspective. Presentation at the 13th European Decision Sciences Conference. Nantes, France.
Dianova, V. G. & Schultz, M. D. (2023, June). ChatGPT: Future of Industry & Higher Education. Webinar presentation for AMICAL Consortium.
Montross, L. P. & Dianova, V. G. (2023, April). Exploring the connection between university academic travels, a love of learning, experiences of flow, and a positive outlook on life among international students. Presentation at the 36th World Summit on Positive Psychology Happiness, Mindfulness, and Wellness. Paris, France.
Current projects:
Automation in the healthcare industry: the impact of AI on medical decision-making.
Automation in the healthcare industry: AI ethics and governance of medical AI.
Motivation, love of learning and life-long professional development in the automation age.
Brand hate, complaining behavior and consumer well-being.