Massimo Riccaboni

Massimo Riccaboni is a Professor of Economics and Director of LIME (Laboratory for Innovation, Management and Economics) at the IMT School for Advanced Studies in Lucca, Italy. His research focuses on innovation economics, technological complexity, machine learning applications in economics, and global networks. He leads interdisciplinary projects analyzing urban development, healthcare policy, climate change, and corporate digital divides. His work bridges economic theory with computational methods, addressing real-world challenges like pandemic impacts, pharmaceutical reimbursement strategies, and entrepreneurial ecosystems.

Research interests include:

• Innovation networks and global cities' technological competitiveness
• Machine learning-driven economic analysis (e.g., matrix completion for trade/emissions predictions)
• Health economics: drug pricing, clinical outcomes, and healthcare technology assessment
• Environmental policy: CO2 emission modeling and climate change mitigation
• Regional economics: talent mobility, entrepreneurial ecosystems, and urban tourism impacts

Recent work highlights include:

• Quantifying pandemic policy effects (stay-at-home mandates, vaccination campaigns)
• Assessing biotechnology industry dynamics (M&A impacts, R&D productivity)
• Developing AI tools for meme stock monitoring and breast cancer detection

As Director of LIME, he oversees initiatives integrating big data, networks analysis, and experimental economics to address complex societal challenges. His contributions span over 100 peer-reviewed articles, with active engagement in policy discussions on innovation governance, digital transformation, and sustainable development.