Antonio Andreoni

Professor Antonio Andreoni is a faculty member in the Department of Economics at SOAS University of London, specializing in development economics, industrial policy, and global value chains. His research focuses on structural transformation, digital innovation, and economic development in the Global South, with particular expertise in African economies (especially South Africa and Tanzania) and China.

His research interests encompass

• Economic development and structural transformation
• Digital innovation and robotization in manufacturing
• Industrial policy and value chain upgrading
• Financialization of non-financial corporations
• Skills development and labor market dynamics
• Sustainable and inclusive prosperity pathways

Analysis of his recent publications (2023-2025) reveals a strong focus on digital transformation in developing countries, with particular attention to robotization in manufacturing sectors, sustainable development pathways that couple environmental and social objectives, and the political economy of skills development. His work employs diverse methodologies including firm-level analysis, discrete choice experiments, and network analysis of global production systems.

His scientific contributions span multiple domains of development economics, with a consistent focus on policy-relevant research that addresses contemporary challenges of economic transformation in the Global South.

Professor Andreoni supervises doctoral students and collaborates with researchers across Africa and globally, contributing to the understanding of how developing countries can navigate the complex challenges of industrial development in an increasingly digital and interconnected global economy.