Franck Bessis

Franck Bessis is a Lecturer in Economics at Lumière Lyon-2 University and a researcher at the Triangle Research Unit (UMR 5206). His work focuses on socio-economic markets, the economy of conventions, and the circulation of economic knowledge. He has contributed to studies on digital transformation, public policy analysis, and microsimulation instruments.

Education: PhD in Economics from University of Nanterre - Paris X (2006).

Research Interests: Examines institutional dynamics, economic expertise, and the interplay between conventions and regulation. Key themes include digital policy impacts, socio-fiscal legislation, and professional regulation (e.g., legal professions). His work bridges theoretical frameworks like convention theory with practical applications in public administration and policy evaluation.

Publications (2023 highlights): Recent works analyze digital transformation's role in governance and the institutionalization of economic knowledge in public action. Earlier research explored legal service markets and solidarity economy innovations in Bolivia.

Labs/Teams: Active in the Triangle Research Unit, focusing on political economies and knowledge policy.