The research group promotes studies in the field of applied economics, focusing on industry, territory, and the environment.
Its main areas of analysis include: firms and the diversity of production organization models, productive sectors, clusters and local systems, innovation and ecosystems, growth, development and structural change, global value chains, sustainability, industrial policies, territorial development policies, and economic and social development policies.
Within this framework, empirical analysis focuses on Italy and Europe, as well as the United States, China, and emerging Asian economies.
By valuing theoretical pluralism and comparative empirical analysis, the research group produces insights useful for business strategies, industrial policies, and sustainable development.
