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New perspectives on old inequalities: Italy’s north–south divide
Pier Francesco Assosubject
Inequalitymedia_common.quotation_subject05 social sciencesGeography Planning and Development0211 other engineering and technologies0507 social and economic geography021107 urban & regional planning02 engineering and technologyregional inequalitieSettore SECS-P/06 - Economia ApplicatadualisminstitutionGeographyItalyEconomic indicatornetworkPolitical Science and International RelationsDevelopment economicsDualismregions050703 geographyProductivityNorth–South dividemedia_commondescription
Italy’s regional inequalities are more substantial and persistent than any other European country. They pertain to fundamental economic indicators (income, productivity, employment) and to many relevant features of the socio-institutional environment (the quality of institutions, education attainments, government and bureaucratic efficiency, etc.). The 2008–13 crisis further exacerbated divergences, with a collapse of capital accumulation and unwelcome demographic shocks (brain drains, migrations, etc.). This paper contributes to this rich literature with a specific focus on the increase of ‘within-south inequalities’ and investigates some socioeconomic determinants and processes that can explain them. Through several original surveys and case studies, emphasis falls on the importance of human capital and cooperative networks that support firms in their capacity to exploit comparative advantages and opportunities for local development.
| year | journal | country | edition | language |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020-10-20 | Territory, Politics, Governance |