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Riccardo Crescenzi is a Professor of Economic Geography at the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) in the UK. He is currently the Principal Investigator on a significant research project funded by Horizon Europe, focusing on inequalities in the context of global megatrends. Previously, he held a Jean Monnet Fellowship at the European University Institute and has been a visiting scholar at prestigious institutions such as Harvard University and the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). Crescenzi has received notable awards, including the Talented Young Italians Award for Research Innovation and the Geoffrey J.D. Hewings Award for Outstanding Contribution to Regional Science Research. His research expertise spans regional economic development, innovation, foreign direct investments, and global value chains, with a body of work published in leading peer-reviewed journals. Crescenzi's recent book, "Harnessing Global Value Chains for Regional Development," delves into enhancing local economies through strategic engagement in global value chains. He has provided academic consultation to various European institutions and investment banks and plays a crucial role in developing effective public policies to address socio-economic inequalities across Europe.
London School of Economics and Political Science • London, UK
Teaching and researching in the field of Economic Geography with a focus on regional economic development and innovation.
Standard English requirement applies to most programs in Geography, Anthropology, Sociology, and Media.