I am Professor of Economics at the University of Sssex. My research interests are in international trade and political economy. I received a Ph.D. in Economics from Boston College and a B.A. in Economics from the Catholic University of Milan (Italy).Prior to joining the University of Surrey in 2024, I held positions at the University of Surrey, Lancaster University, the Université Libre de Bruxelles, at Tilburg University, and at the University of Glasgow.