In this paper we investigate the role of EU structural funds in promoting economic growth of Italian provinces (NUTS 3), and whether a more developed local banking sector may expedite the process. We focus on total value added growth for the period 2000-2019, and employ a panel growth regression...

Bilateral Investment Treaties (BITs) are vital for safeguarding and enhancing foreign investments, pivotal in Global Production Networks (GPNs). This study assesses the impact of BITs on GPNs driven by EU multinational enterprises, with a focus on regions hosting corporate headquarters due to...