Paolo Pedotti – Applied Economist

Paolo Pedotti

Applied Economist — Productivity, Innovation and Firm Dynamics

I study productivity, innovation and firm dynamics using econometric models and data‑driven methods. My research focuses on how firms grow, innovate and respond to economic shocks.

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About me

I have a PhD in Economics from the Universities of Pavia and Milan.

My research focuses on productivity, innovation, and firm dynamics. My work combines econometric modelling, micro‑data analysis, and policy‑relevant research on how firms grow and adapt to technological and economic change.

I am particularly interested in the interaction between firm‑level behaviour, technological adoption, and institutional frameworks, with an emphasis on evidence‑based insights for economic policy and regional development.

Alongside my core research areas, I also follow topics related to investments and sustainable finance, especially where they intersect with firm‑level performance, innovation incentives, and long‑term growth dynamics.

Core areas

  • Applied economics
  • Micro‑data & firm‑level analysis
  • Innovation & productivity
  • Investments & sustainable finance (secondary interest)

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Research Highlights

Selected areas of work in applied economics.

Productivity Analysis

Firm‑level productivity, efficiency, and growth patterns across sectors and regions, with attention to heterogeneity and reallocation dynamics.

Innovation & Technology

Research on R&D, digitalization, technological adoption, and the role of intangible assets in shaping firm performance.

Firm Dynamics

Firm behaviour, classifications, and responses to exogenous shocks and structural changes.

Econometric & Data‑Driven Methods

Applied econometrics, micro‑data analysis, and unsupervised learning techniques, with experience using large‑scale firm‑level datasets such as ORBIS, LSEG, Bloomberg, and other administrative and balance‑sheet sources.

Talks & Seminars

I attended academic conferences and seminars in applied economics, with interests spanning innovation, firm‑level dynamics and empirical techniques.

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Teaching

My teaching activity focuses on tutoring, supervising, and leading exercise classes in areas related to applied and political economics, combining quantitative tools with real‑world applications.

I am regularly involved in courses and seminars at the University of Milan, supporting students in both theoretical and practical components of undergraduate and graduate Economics courses.

  • Advanced Macroeconomics
  • Data-Driven Economic Analysis
  • Global Firms and Markets (International Trade module)
  • Industrial Economics
  • Macroeconomics
  • Microeconomics

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Get in touch

For academic collaborations, research projects, or teaching enquiries, you can reach me through the following channels: