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Alessandro Zattoni

United in diversity: towards a European managerial model

Thirty years after the creation of the single market, a European managerial model has yet to emerge. However, cultural diversity is a valuable resource that enriches European companies and organizations. The fusion of these different cultural backgrounds into a common destiny is, in fact, the motto of the European community: united in diversity.Whether they are politicians, managers, or academics, ...

Carlo Altomonte

Market, security, energy: the Draghi report and the future of Europe

The global landscape is shifting: what lies ahead for the European Union economically and politically?Since World War II, the EU has been a globalization success story, leveraging key strengths to become a global export leader. Recent disruptions - most notably the war in Ukraine - have challenged its foundations, undermining the core pillars of competitiveness: market, security, and energy.Mario ...

Simonetta Di Pippo

More space for Earth: the future of the Space Economy

The new space race is no longer just about satellites and lunar missions: it is an ecosystem that brings together artificial intelligence, robotics, biotechnology, and international diplomacy, with a global market value already exceeding $600 billion – and projected to surpass $1.8 trillion by 2035. Every euro invested in this sector generates value back on Earth, turning the cosmos into a vital ...

Donato Masciandaro

Artificial Intelligence, Stock Markets, and “Newton's Lesson”

Stock markets are in good health, but AI-related stocks are performing even better: within the generally positive trend of stock prices, the performance of companies associated with so-called artificial intelligence stands out. It is undeniable that the applications of technologies for the production and distribution of information and knowledge, summarized under the term "artificial intelligence," ...

Daniele Dotto

Bringing Innovation to EU Public Administrations

The communication “Enhancing the European Administrative Space,” also known as “ComPAct,”[1] was adopted by the European Commission on October 25, 2023. It is innovative in that, for the first time, the Commission proposes a comprehensive set of actions in support of administrative modernization and cooperation in and between Member States at all levels (national, regional and local). The ...

Donato Masciandaro

European Capital Markets: The Lost Decade and Draghi’s Wake-Up Call

European stock markets are thriving, but this is not necessarily a sign of a broader positive trend. In fact, if politicians and bureaucrats fail to act, the Union could lose the historic opportunity to create the European capital market it so desperately needs, especially in light of the challenges posed by the "Three Ds"—deglobalization, demographics with declining birth rates, and decarbonization. ...

Gianmarco Ottaviano

The Oval Office Desk and the Paradoxes of Trump’s Protectionism

In a remake of a film already seen in 2018, President Donald Trump has resumed imposing or threatening to impose tariffs on imports from the United States’ main trading partners. Now, as then, the rationale behind this escalation is twofold. On the one hand, an administration led by a “deal-maker” believes that all trade agreements signed by previous administrations (including his own, as in ...

Roei Ganzarski

Navigating technology introduction and integration: three requirements for success

Successful integration of new technologies, whether software or capital-intensive hardware, is paramount for organizational resilience and competitive advantage. However, this process has three requirements to work: adoption of a 'systems of systems' perspective; long-term thinking; and a deeply ingrained culture of critical thinking and innovation. Synergistically incorporating these elements is ...

Stefano Caselli

Rethinking enterprise, reviving Europe

What choices are businesses facing today? How can we, as a School of Management, help businesses, entrepreneurs, and managers, during this unprecedented time? Five years after the pandemic and three years after the Russian invasion of Ukraine, companies are now contending with a storm of tariffs. These tariffs not only jeopardize revenues, but also the very way companies operate in the marketplace. ...

Thanos Papadimitriou

Apple at a critical crossroads: dependence on China and the tariff war

"Designed by Apple in California. Assembled in China." The presentation of the first iPhone by Steve Jobs on January 9, 2007, in San Francisco, California, went down in history not only for its theatricality but, above all, for its vision. The live demonstration of an entirely new product, which introduced so many innovations, literally marked the beginning of a new era – both in technology and ...