Dr. Georgios Petropoulos

Biography

Georgios Petropoulos is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Data Sciences and Operations at the USC Marshall School of Business. His research focuses on the economic implications of information technologies and innovation, particularly regarding market competition and labor markets. He studies the regulatory challenges posed by large digital platforms and how the adoption of artificial intelligence affects market structures and labor productivity. Petropoulos has been recognized for his contributions to the field, with his papers being nominated twice for a distinguished award at the WISE conference. He has received honors for his work on antitrust writing and teaching, notably for a course he teaches on Advanced Microeconomics. Additionally, Petropoulos serves as a member of the High-Level Panel of Economic Experts for the European Commission, where he advises the EU on regulatory matters related to big tech platforms, including the Digital Markets Act. His expertise is further demonstrated through participation in the Transatlantic Expert Group on the Future of Work, where he addresses the disruptive impact of information technologies on the workforce and proposes policy recommendations for EU labor markets. He has also been an external expert for the Hellenic Competition Commission and contributed to the World Intellectual Property Organization's Global Innovation Index 2022.

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