Simone Vannuccini

Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique

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Simone Vannuccini is a leading scholar in the economics of innovation and technological change, with a particular focus on the complex interplay between automation, firm behavior, and industrial dynamics. His research rigorously examines how the adoption of advanced technologies—such as industrial robots—shapes product innovation and competitive outcomes. In his highly cited 2024 study, "Robot adoption and product innovation" (35 citations), Vannuccini challenges conventional wisdom by revealing a negative relationship between robot adoption and product innovation in Spanish firms, using sophisticated staggered difference-in-differences and instrumental variable methods. This counterintuitive finding has sparked important debates on the unintended consequences of automation for firm-level creativity. Beyond this, his work spans the evolution of technological capabilities, the structure of global value chains, and the microfoundations of innovation systems. With a growing citation impact, Vannuccini’s contributions are essential reading for students and researchers seeking to understand how new technologies reshape industries—often in surprising ways. His rigorous empirical approach and willingness to question established narratives make him a distinctive voice in innovation economics.