Research Associate
El-Erian Institute of Behavioural Economics and Policy
Post Doctoral Research Associate at Queens’ College
MA (University of Aberdeen), MSc, PhD (University of St Andrews)
My research examines how policy, institutions and information shape technological change and behaviour. I use quasi-experimental methods, natural language processing and other computational approaches to address questions in innovation and public economics. Thus far, my work has focused on intellectual property, public procurement and sustainable innovation, examining how firms and individuals respond to policy and how these responses vary across economic settings.
Professional experience
Prior to pursuing an academic career, Francesca gained private-sector experience at Electrolux Group, where she worked in Spare Parts Purchasing for Business Area Europe. Her work involved data analysis, strategic sourcing and process improvement. She has also worked as a market analyst and economic researcher.
Publications
Selected publications
- Chiaradia, F. (2026) “Measuring technological similarity in the wine industry.” Journal of Wine Economics, 21(3): 244-271 (DOI: 10.1017/jwe.2025.10102)
Awards and honours
- Laura Bassi Scholarship, Editing Press, 2025
- Mention of Distinction, European Policy for Intellectual Property (EPIP), 2025
- RES Scholar, Royal Economic Society, 2025
- SGSSS-ESRC Studentship Award, Scottish Graduate School of Social Science/ESRC, 2022-2026
- Dean’s List Award, University of St Andrews, 2021
- Distinction in the Dissertation, University of St Andrews, 2021. APIA Scholarship, Asia Pacific Innovation Academy, 2018