Andrea Lippi

ANDREA LIPPI

Supervisor(s):

Dr. Michele Moretti and Prof. Francesca Galli

Research Field: Agricultural Economics

Short bio and research interests:

Andrea Lippi is a PhD student at the University of Pisa, in the Department of Agricultural Sciences, specializing in agricultural economics. During his bachelor’s degree, he studied the fundamentals of agricultural sciences, while the focus of his master’s degree was agricultural production and agroecosystems management. His master’s thesis examined unfair trading practices observed in the fruit and vegetable value chain in Tuscany. Building on this background, his current research project is about the analysis of food value chains through the application of true cost accounting, an analytical approach developed to measure and value the hidden costs of food and identify possible pathways to achieve food systems that are sustainable across the economic, social and environmental domains.

Andrea’s research interests lie at the intersection of natural sciences (with particular attention to agriculture), economics and social sciences, and the integration of these fields to face the challenges of our times. His research approach emphasizes trans-disciplinarity and the adoption of systems thinking.

Keywords:

Agri-food value chains; Sustainability; Agricultural economics; Food systems; True cost accounting; Transdisciplinarity; Systems thinking

Contacts:

andrea.lippi@phd.unipi.it

Headquarters address: Palazzina Cosimo Ridolfi, via del Borghetto 80, Pisa

ResearchGate Account: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Andrea-Lippi-6?ev=hdr_xprf

LinkedIn Account: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrea-lippi-32005a356/

The Department of Agricultural, Food and Agro-environmental Sciences at the University of Pisa, the oldest Agricultural School in Italy, is dedicated to addressing the challenges of the future. Agricultural Sciences are essential for community well-being and economic development, despite the small workforce in the primary sector in developed countries. With a focus on food security, a circular economy, quality of life, and environmental conservation, the department plays a pivotal role in establishing sustainable agri-food production systems. Through impactful research, high-quality education, and community services, the department generates technological innovations for socio-economic advancement. The department’s study programs equip students with specialized knowledge, practical skills, and critical awareness. By combining theoretical and practical approaches, students are prepared for job opportunities and personal growth. Faculty members conduct interdisciplinary research and collaborate with local and international partners to foster innovation and address agricultural challenges.