Valerio Cerretano

Valerio Cerretano is an Affiliate in the School of Social & Political Sciences at the University of Glasgow. His research focuses on economic history, particularly the role of multinational corporations, cartels, and industrial policies in shaping 20th-century economies. He specializes in the Italian and British contexts, examining topics like autarky strategies, technological transfer in industries such as rayon and aluminium, and the interplay between businesses and governments during economic crises.

His work analyzes how firms like Snia Viscosa navigated autarky policies during WWII, the impact of interwar economic downturns on industrial intervention by central banks, and the dynamics of European cartels in fostering technological innovation. Cerretano's contributions bridge business history with political economy, highlighting corporate adaptation to global economic shifts.

Publications span journals like Business History and Economic History Review, emphasizing themes such as multinational corporate strategies, cartel operations, and the evolution of industrial policies in times of crisis. His research underscores the historical precedents for understanding modern globalization and de-globalization trends.