Philipp-Leo Mengel

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Philipp Leo Mengel

Philipp-Leo Mengel is a PhD researcher at Bocconi University and the University of Chicago. Prior to attending Bocconi, he studied at the University of Oxford and University College London (UCL), obtaining an MSc and BSc degree in Economics. Philipp-Leo is affiliated with the Institute for European Policymaking @ Bocconi, and co-founder of the AI-based startup A-EYES. His research interests include EU Innovation Policy, Industrial Organisation and Political Economy.

Policy Brief - What Investment Gap? Quality Instead of Quantity
2024

A popular thesis in policy circles is that there is an “investment gap” that Europe needs to fill to face the great challenges of our times, such as the digital and green transitions. However, the notion of the “investment gap” used by policymakers is often vague and therefore it risks legitimate a wasteful allocation of public resources.

The Real Problem With the European Defense Industry
2024

EU firms should be able to satisfy a large share of the increases in defence expenditure that are required immediately to support Ukraine and also those in the medium and longer-term

EU Innovation Policy - How to Escape the Middle Technology Trap
2024

Through its missions and governance, Horizon Europe does not meet the innovation challenge and anchors our industry in the mid-tech range. This report argues that current European efforts, while laudable, are insufficient, in both quantity and quality. Important reforms are required to enable Europe to compete in the value-creating space.