Research Overview:

My research focuses on the creation and appropriation mechanisms of intellectual assets (e.g., artistic outputs, innovations), with a particular emphasis on intellectual property rights. It is grounded in a pluralistic methodological approach, drawing from the History of Economic Thought, Experimental Economics, and the Economics & Management of Innovation.

History of Economic Thought: I explore how thinkers and economists have conceptualized and justified knowledge appropriation through intellectual property law. This work follows two main research paths:

• Intellectual property law and social justice: Examining historical theories and ethical frameworks that justify intellectual property.

• Intellectual property, creativity, and entrepreneurial motivations: Investigating these themes within Schumpeterian thought and from an evolutionary perspective.

Experimental Economics: My work examines the intersection of creativity, social preferences, and intellectual property using original experimental protocols. Key areas of focus include:

• Empirical investigations into historical justifications for intellectual property and their connections to individuals' social/distributive preferences.

• The relationship between appropriation mechanisms, creativity performance, and the use of AI tools.

Economics and Management of Innovation: Collaborating with other scholars, I analyze how digital technologies are reshaping intellectual property, industry dynamics, and business models. Current projects include:

• Creative industries (e.g., music): Exploring new business models and intermediation processes in the music market, with a focus on major players and blockchain technology.

• SMEs and open innovation: Assessing how blockchain technology impacts SMEs' relationships with larger firms and their ability to capture value from innovation.