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Mirko Draca is a Professor of Economics at the University of Warwick, leading the Department of Economics. He serves as Director of the Centre for Competitive Advantage in the Global Economy (CAGE) and holds affiliations with the Centre for Economic Performance at LSE. His research focuses on Labour Economics, Political Economy, Economics of Crime, and Technology and Innovation.
Draca holds a PhD from University College London. His work bridges applied economic theory and policy, addressing topics like crime economics, lobbying dynamics, and the impacts of globalization. He has been supported by grants such as the ESRC Future Leader award (2016-17) and held roles at Harvard’s Safra Center for Ethics (2011/12).
His research highlights include analyzing crime response to economic incentives, the effects of Chinese trade on innovation, and the role of lobbying in policy-making. Recent work explores remote work trends and viral media’s influence on political donations.
Draca’s contributions span academic journals (e.g., American Economic Review, Review of Economic Studies) and policy reports. He advises on issues like UK democracy financing and ICT’s economic role. He is a vocal advocate for transparency in lobbying and a critical voice on bureaucracy's role in scientific progress.
