Carlo Corradini

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Carlo Corradini is a leading economic geographer whose research lies at the intersection of regional innovation and technological change. His work critically examines how new technologies, particularly those associated with Industry 4.0, reshape spatial economic inequalities. In his highly cited 2021 paper, “The geography of Industry 4.0 technologies across European regions” (83 citations), Corradini provides foundational evidence that the diffusion of core I4.0 technologies—such as AI, IoT, and robotics—is profoundly uneven across European regions. By analyzing patent data from 2000 to 2014, he demonstrates that these technologies concentrate in already-advantaged areas, reinforcing existing regional divides rather than bridging them. This contribution has been pivotal for policymakers and scholars seeking to understand the geography of the Fourth Industrial Revolution. Beyond this work, Corradini’s research agenda continues to explore the complex interplay between technological diversification, regional resilience, and the institutional factors that enable or hinder innovation. His insights are essential for anyone studying how regions can navigate the challenges and opportunities of deep technological transformation.