CESISP was founded in 2017 at the University of Milan-Bicocca. It was established through an interdisciplinary vision that brought together diverse expertise and approaches to address the challenges of regulation and economic analysis with scientific rigour. The centre was created through the collaboration of academics — predominantly experts in economics and law — together with professionals from industry. This approach enables the integration of theoretical and practical perspectives, providing insights for public policy, industry, and society as a whole.
The mission of CESISP is to analyse the economic, managerial, and regulatory aspects related to the industrial, service, and public sectors, with a particular focus on economic and industrial policies in the fields of environment, energy, transport, and infrastructure. Through research, education, and outreach activities, the centre promotes public debate by adopting an interdisciplinary approach oriented toward practical application. Guided by the principle of “knowing in order to deliberate”, CESISP transforms information into knowledge that supports informed decision-making and policy evaluation.
CESISP’s areas of expertise include industrial economics, competition policy, transport economics, economic regulation, public and administrative law, decarbonisation strategies, ESG frameworks, energy markets, environmental policy, and urban waste management. The centre provides research and advisory services through the organisation of conferences and high-level policy events, scientific consulting activities, the publication of academic and policy-oriented studies, and the development of economic analyses to support institutions, businesses, and stakeholders in strategic decision-making processes.