We have lost Marcello de Cecco. A sui generis economist, an original exponent of Keynesian thought, a thoughtful observer of European economics, monetary market dynamics, and the relationship between the economy, industry and society. His work on problems related to theory, politics and financial history, in addition to questions on market genesis and mechanisms remain exemplary contributions to the history of modern Italian and international economics.
During his career, Marcello De Cecco collaborated with important financial and research institutions, including the Historic Research Office of the Banca d’Italia, the Statistics Office of the International Monetary Fund, and the Banca Nazionale del Lavoro. His witty spirit, paired with his experience in the political-economic field, made him a popular editorialist in the national press, where he was celebrated for his clear and realistic analysis.
The University has been enriched by his knowledge and his ability to pass down his learning and experience. I have no doubt that our students will cherish his teachings and put them to good use.
With Marcello’s passing we lose an important academic, a skilled and competent voice, and an esteemed friend. I will remember with both affection and respect his free and independent mind as well as his concrete style and the irony with which he indirectly expressed his crisp intelligence.
Massimo Egidi