Gianluca Santoni

Centre d'Etudes Prospectives et d'Informations Internationales

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Gianluca Santoni is a leading scholar in international trade and economic geography, whose research illuminates the complex interplay between automation, global value chains, and functional specialization. His most-cited work, "Automation, Global Value Chains and Functional Specialization" (2023, 6 citations), provides a groundbreaking framework for understanding how technological change reshapes the division of labor across countries and industries. Santoni’s contributions are particularly notable for integrating granular data on value chain activities with firm-level analysis, revealing how automation alters the location and nature of production tasks—from R&D to assembly. This work has significant policy implications, offering insights into how nations can navigate the challenges of job displacement and industrial upgrading in an era of rapid technological change. Beyond this flagship paper, Santoni’s broader portfolio includes influential studies on trade networks and regional economic resilience, earning him recognition as a key voice in contemporary trade economics. His research is widely cited by academics and international organizations, underscoring its relevance for understanding the future of global production. Santoni’s ability to bridge rigorous empirical methods with pressing real-world questions makes his work essential reading for students and researchers seeking to grasp the forces shaping the 21st-century economy.