The aim of this paper is to analyze the internationalization of Italian firms in Romania, operating in the sectors of footwear, furniture and industrial refrigeration. After describing and quantifying the internationalization process between Veneto and Romania, we discuss for each of the...

Industrial districts palyed a very important role in the Italian economic development. This paper provides fresh evidence based on microdata (Veneto Worker Histories) and discusses the ambiguities in the district definition, its uncertain boundaries and the development into territorial...

This article discusses some inconsistencies of the recent book by L. Ricolfi "il sacco del Nord".

The article deals with the development of manufacturing in Italy during fascism. The authors examine the historical development of the Italian economy focusing mainly on structural change in industry. The main elements of the fascist economic policy are discussed and examined

Vertical disintegration in most industries and the globalization of markets has led to significant changes in the pattern of international division of labour among manufacturing firms. At the same time increased competition from low cost producers, exchange rate constraints, the opening up of...