Giorgio Prodi
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Giorgio Prodi is a leading scholar in the political economy of technological change, with a particular focus on industrial policy, spatial dynamics, and the global diffusion of advanced manufacturing technologies. His research critically examines the structural drivers behind the adoption of digital production technologies, most notably industrial robots, and their uneven spatial and economic impacts. In his highly cited 2024 paper, “Getting robots in ‘our own hands’,” Prodi investigates how China came to account for one-third of all industrial robots in operation globally by 2020, shifting the conversation from the *effects* of robotization to its *drivers* and multi-scalar policy underpinnings. This work has already garnered 10 citations, reflecting its timely contribution to debates on the Fourth Industrial Revolution and industrial strategy. Prodi’s broader contributions lie in bridging innovation studies, economic geography, and development policy, offering empirically grounded insights into how nations and regions can harness technological change for inclusive growth. His scholarship is essential reading for students and researchers seeking to understand the real-world dynamics shaping the future of work and production.
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