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Published Papers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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  1. Vilarinho H., Pereira M. A., D’Inverno G., Camanho A. S. (2026<\/strong>). A composite indicator framework integrating regulator perspectives for assessing water service quality<\/em>. OMEGA, vol. 138, 103435, ISSN: 0305-0483, doi: 10.1016\/j.omega.2025.103435<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Os\u00f3rio, F. J., Barbosa, F., D’Inverno, G., Camanho, A. S. (2026<\/strong>). Aligning education systems\u2019 achievements with strategic goals for European Union countries<\/em>. ANNALS OF OPERATIONS RESEARCH, ISSN: 0254-5330, doi: 10.1007\/s10479-026-07102-3<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Dur\u00e3es M. J., Barbosa F., D’Inverno G., Ana S. Camanho (2026<\/strong>). Are European regions on the right track to achieve the 2030 strategic education and training targets? A comprehensive performance assessment<\/em>. SOCIO-ECONOMIC PLANNING SCIENCES, vol. 103, ISSN: 0038-0121, doi: 10.1016\/j.seps.2025.102390<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. D’Inverno G., Polo C., Sicilia G., Simancas R. (2025<\/strong>). International differences in educational equity: An assessment using the Benefit of the Doubt model<\/em>. SOCIO-ECONOMIC PLANNING SCIENCES, vol. 99, 102206, ISSN: 0038-0121, doi: 10.1016\/j.seps.2025.102206<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  5. Carosi, L., D’Inverno, G.a, Senante, M. M. (2025<\/strong>). Malmquist Productivity Index from a regulator\u2019s perspective<\/em>. ANNALS OF OPERATIONS RESEARCH, ISSN: 0254-5330, doi: 10.1007\/s10479-025-06507-w<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  6. D’Inverno G., Santos J. V., Camanho A.S. (2024<\/strong>). An innovative benefit\u2010of\u2010the\u2010doubt approach for health system effectiveness: a global case study on amenable mortality<\/em>. INTERNATIONAL TRANSACTIONS IN OPERATIONAL RESEARCH, ISSN: 0969-6016, doi: 10.1111\/itor.13551<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  7. Pereira, M. A., D’Inverno, G., Camanho, A.S. (2024<\/strong>). Learning mobility in European higher education: How has the Union\u2019s flagship initiative progressed?<\/em>. ANNALS OF OPERATIONS RESEARCH, ISSN: 0254-5330, doi: 10.1007\/s10479-024-06195-y<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  8. D\u2019Inverno, G., Carosi, L., Romano, G. (2024<\/strong>). Meeting the challenges of the waste hierarchy: A performance evaluation of EU countries.<\/em> ECOLOGICAL INDICATORS, vol. 160, 111641, ISSN: 1470-160X, doi: 10.1016\/j.ecolind.2024.111641<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  9. Cambini, R., D\u2019Inverno, G. (2024<\/strong>). Rank-two programs involving linear fractional functions<\/em>. DECISIONS IN ECONOMICS AND FINANCE, vol. 47, p. 299-325, ISSN: 1593-8883, doi: 10.1007\/s10203-024-00444-2<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  10. Vilarinho, H., Pereira, M. A., D\u2019Inverno, G., N\u00f3voa, H., Camanho, A. S. (2024<\/strong>). Water Utility Service Quality Index: A customer-centred approach for assessing the quality of service in the water sector<\/em>. SOCIO-ECONOMIC PLANNING SCIENCES, vol. 92, 101797, ISSN: 0038-0121, doi: 10.1016\/j.seps.2023.101797<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  11. Pereira, M. A. , Vilarinho, H, D’Inverno, G., Camanho, A. S. (2023<\/strong>). A regulatory robust conditional approach to measuring the efficiency of wholesale water supply and wastewater treatment services<\/em>. UTILITIES POLICY, vol. 83, 101594, ISSN: 0957-1787, doi: 10.1016\/j.jup.2023.10159<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  12. Badunenko O., D’Inverno G., De Witte K. (2023<\/strong>). On distinguishing the direct causal effect of an intervention from its efficiency-enhancing effects.<\/em> EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF OPERATIONAL RESEARCH, vol. 310, p. 432-447, ISSN: 0377-2217, doi: 10.1016\/j.ejor.2023.03.030<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  13. Vilarinho H., D’Inverno G., Novoa H., Camanho A. S. (2023<\/strong>). Performance analytics for regulation in retail water utilities: Guiding asset management by identifying peers and targets<\/em>. UTILITIES POLICY, vol. 82, 101559, ISSN: 0957-1787, doi: 10.1016\/j.jup.2023.101559<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  14. D’Inverno G., Vidoli F., De Witte K. (2023<\/strong>). Sustainable budgeting and financial balance: Which lever will you pull?<\/em>. EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF OPERATIONAL RESEARCH, vol. 309, p. 857-871, ISSN: 0377-2217, doi: 10.1016\/j.ejor.2023.01.036<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  15. Vilarinho H., D’Inverno G., Novoa H., Camanho A. S. (2023<\/strong>). The measurement of asset management performance of water companies<\/em>. SOCIO-ECONOMIC PLANNING SCIENCES, vol. 87, 101545, ISSN: 0038-0121, doi: 10.1016\/j.seps.2023.101545<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  16. Mergoni A., D’Inverno G., Carosi L. (2022<\/strong>). A composite indicator for measuring the environmental performance of water, wastewater, and solid waste utilities<\/em>. UTILITIES POLICY, vol. 74, p. 1-13, ISSN: 0957-1787, doi: 10.1016\/j.jup.2021.101285<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  17. D’Inverno G, Moesen W, De Witte K (2022<\/strong>). Local government size and service level provision. Evidence from conditional non-parametric analysis<\/em>. SOCIO-ECONOMIC PLANNING SCIENCES, vol. 81, 100917, ISSN: 0038-0121, doi: 10.1016\/j.seps.2020.100917<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  18. Henriques, AA A., Fontes, M., Camanho, A. S., D\u2019Inverno, G., Amorim, P., S., Jaime G. (2022<\/strong>). Performance evaluation of problematic samples: a robust nonparametric approach for wastewater treatment plants<\/em>. ANNALS OF OPERATIONS RESEARCH, vol. 315, p. 193-220, ISSN: 0254-5330, doi: 10.1007\/s10479-022-04629-z<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  19. D’Inverno G., Carosi L., Romano G. (2021<\/strong>). Environmental sustainability and service quality beyond economic and financial indicators: A performance evaluation of Italian water utilities<\/em>. SOCIO-ECONOMIC PLANNING SCIENCES, vol. 75, p. 1-14, ISSN: 0038-0121, doi: 10.1016\/j.seps.2020.100852<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  20. D’Inverno G, Smet M, De Witte K (2021<\/strong>). Impact evaluation in a multi-input multi-output setting: Evidence on the effect of additional resources for schools<\/em>. EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF OPERATIONAL RESEARCH, vol. 290, p. 1111-1124, ISSN: 0377-2217, doi: 10.1016\/j.ejor.2020.08.042<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  21. Carosi, L., Camanho, A. S. , D\u2019Inverno, G., De Witte, K., Riccardi, R. (2020<\/strong>). Preface to the special issue on performance measurement and efficiency analysis\u2014theory and practice. DECISIONS IN ECONOMICS AND FINANCE, vol. 43, p. 409-412, ISSN: 1593-8883, doi: 10.1007\/s10203-020-00313-8<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  22. Belmonte A, Bove V, D’Inverno G, Modica M (2020<\/strong>). School infrastructure spending and educational outcomes: Evidence from the 2012 earthquake in Northern Italy. ECONOMICS OF EDUCATION REVIEW, vol. 75, 101951, ISSN: 0272-7757, doi: 10.1016\/j.econedurev.2019.101951<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  23. D’Inverno G, De Witte K (2020<\/strong>). Service level provision in municipalities: A flexible directional distance composite indicator. EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF OPERATIONAL RESEARCH, vol. 286, p. 1129-1141, ISSN: 0377-2217, doi: 10.1016\/j.ejor.2020.04.012<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  24. D’Inverno, Giovanna, Carosi, Laura, Ravagli, Letizia (2018<\/strong>). Global public spending efficiency in Tuscan municipalities. SOCIO-ECONOMIC PLANNING SCIENCES, vol. 61, p. 102-113, ISSN: 0038-0121, doi: 10.1016\/j.seps.2017.01.006<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  25. D’Inverno, Giovanna, Carosi, Laura, Romano, Giulia, Guerrini, Andrea (2018<\/strong>). Water pollution in wastewater treatment plants: An efficiency analysis with undesirable output. EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF OPERATIONAL RESEARCH, vol. 269, p. 24-34, ISSN: 0377-2217, doi: 10.1016\/j.ejor.2017.08.028<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Books and Chapters<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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    1. D’Inverno, G., Cambini, A., Carosi, L., Martein, L. (2025<\/strong>). Principles of mathematics for economics and business<\/em>. Torino:G. Giappichelli Editore Srl, ISBN: 9791221116052<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
    2. Cambini, A., Carosi, L., D’inverno, G., Martein, L. (2025<\/strong>). Fondamenti di matematica per l’economia e l’azienda<\/em>. Torino:G. Giappichelli Editore Srl, ISBN: 9791221114942<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
    3. D’Inverno G., Carosi L., Romano G. (2025<\/strong>). Compliance with the waste hierarchy in the European Union: a comparative assessment<\/em>. In: (a cura di): Romano Giulia, Waste Hierarchy in action. Italian and European Models for a Sustainable Future. p. 67-86, MIlano:Franco Angeli, ISBN: 9788835183266<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
    4. D’Inverno G., Carosi L., Romano G. (2025<\/strong>). Aderenza alla gerarchia dei rifiuti nell\u2019unione europea: una valutazione comparata della compliance ambientale<\/em>. In: (a cura di): Giulia Romano, Gerarchia dei Rifiuti in Azione Modelli italiani ed europei per un futuro sostenibile. p. 65-84, MILANO:Franco Angeli s.r.l., ISBN: 9788835182788<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
    5. D\u2019Inverno G., Coppeta, G. F., Agasisti T., De Witte K., (2025<\/strong>). From Benchmarking to Reform: Evidence-based Strategies for Improving Education<\/em> (in \u201cPublic Sector Performance Programme 2022-2025: An International Benchmarking Study Sub-Study 2025\u201d published by European Institute of Public Administration EIPA. https:\/\/www.eipa.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Eipa_Benchmarking-Study_2025.pdf<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
    6. Camanho, A. S., D’Inverno, G. (2023<\/strong>). Data Envelopment Analysis: A Review and Synthesis<\/em>. In: (a cura di): Pedro Macedo Victor Moutinho Mara Madaleno, Advanced Mathematical Methods for Economic Efficiency Analysis: Theory and Empirical Applications. LECTURE NOTES IN ECONOMICS AND MATHEMATICAL SYSTEMS, vol. 692, p. 33-54, Cham:Springer, ISBN: 978-3-031-29582-9, ISSN: 0075-8442, doi: 10.1007\/978-3-031-29583-6_3<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
    7. Agasisti T., Cannistr\u00e0 M., D\u2019Inverno G., De Witte K., (2023<\/strong>). Education<\/em> (in \u201cPublic Sector Performance Programme 2022-2025: An International Benchmarking Study\u201d published by European Institute of Public Administration EIPA, ISBN: 978-90-6779-224-0<\/a>), pp. 216\u2013265.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    8. Smet M., D\u2019Inverno G., Tierens H., Bargagli Stoffi F., De Witte K., (2021<\/strong>). De effectiviteit van het GOK-beleid<\/em> (in \u201cVerschillen in onderwijs. Streven naar excellentie en gelijke onderwijskansen\u201d published by Politeia, ISBN: 9782509038692<\/a>), pp. 255\u2013276.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

      Working papers and policy reports<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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      1. D\u2019Inverno G., Moesen W., Camanho A. S., De Witte K., (2025<\/strong>). The use of composite indicators in education: A tale of beauty contest and policy making<\/em>, Policy Brief No. 13<\/a>, EFFEct project<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      2. D\u2019Inverno G., Vidoli F., De Witte K. (2023<\/strong>). Sustainable budgeting and financial balance: Which lever will you pull?<\/em> Policy Brief No. 1<\/a>, DemoTrans project<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      3. De Witte K., D\u2019Inverno G., Smet M., (2018<\/strong>). The effect of additional resources for schools with disadvantaged students: Evidence from a conditional efficiency model<\/em>. Steunpunt Sono Research Report<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

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