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National and Regional Disparities: How Recovering?

In: Applied Economic Research and Trends

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  • Anna Maria Bagnasco

    (IULM University)

  • Viviana Clavenna

    (IULM University)

  • Federica Fortunato

    (IULM University)

Abstract

Italy is the only OECD country in which, during the period 2000–2019, two gaps have grown simultaneously: the one dictated by territorial disparities between the north and the south, measured in terms of GDP per capita, and the one related to the aggregate growth deficit relative to other countries. In this chapter, we consider the quality of the institutional context as a key factor in affecting the growth and development gaps between economies and, within them, between different regions. By comparing economic data and indicators regarding the quality of government and social cohesion, we try to understand if there is a link between economic and social characteristics in different regions and the quality and effectiveness of governance. The idea is that institutional shortcomings are decisive in explaining the modest results recorded by our country in the last few decades. Understanding and addressing this factor could be essential for promoting balanced development and reducing regional disparities within the country.

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  • Anna Maria Bagnasco & Viviana Clavenna & Federica Fortunato, 2024. "National and Regional Disparities: How Recovering?," Springer Proceedings in Business and Economics, in: Nicholas Tsounis & Aspasia Vlachvei (ed.), Applied Economic Research and Trends, chapter 0, pages 867-887, Springer.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:prbchp:978-3-031-49105-4_49
    DOI: 10.1007/978-3-031-49105-4_49
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    Keywords

    Public efficiency; Regional gaps; Quality government; Social cohesion; Public policies; Next-generation EU;
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    JEL classification:

    • H50 - Public Economics - - National Government Expenditures and Related Policies - - - General
    • H70 - Public Economics - - State and Local Government; Intergovernmental Relations - - - General
    • H80 - Public Economics - - Miscellaneous Issues - - - General
    • J24 - Labor and Demographic Economics - - Demand and Supply of Labor - - - Human Capital; Skills; Occupational Choice; Labor Productivity
    • O43 - Economic Development, Innovation, Technological Change, and Growth - - Economic Growth and Aggregate Productivity - - - Institutions and Growth
    • R11 - Urban, Rural, Regional, Real Estate, and Transportation Economics - - General Regional Economics - - - Regional Economic Activity: Growth, Development, Environmental Issues, and Changes

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