Industrial Policy and international production networks

Our group’s research focuses on understanding how firms interact and compete in international markets, how these interactions shape industrial structures, and what implications they have for labor market outcomes. We are particularly interested in how globalization, technological change, and the organization of production across borders affect firms’ strategic behavior and overall welfare.

A second, closely related line of research examines the design and effectiveness of industrial policies aimed at strengthening specific sectors or enhancing national competitiveness. In doing so, we combine theoretical modeling with empirical analysis.

Our work lies at the intersection of international trade, industrial organization, and innovation economics, contributing to a better understanding of how policy, competition, and technological progress jointly shape economic performance in open economies.