This article raises a simple question. In the debate between GDP and other indicators of well-being (e.g., MEW, HDI, GNH), it is forgotten that these are all external indicators that purport to privilege different goals as reflective of human welfare. The larger question is whether it is...

Since the early '90s Veneto's firms have progressively internationalised their production process. After having described this phe-nomenon, we discuss the conditions under which it could lead in the medium term to the vanishing of the district of origin and the potential development of an...

<em>Cluster and technological districts: models and policies</em> - The aim of the paper is to examine the technological districts or clusters phenomenon as an evolution of the traditional industrial district. We analyses the case of the Cambridge technology district finding that it has much in common...

The aim of this paper is to analyse, which is the current situation of gender disparities in Italy and how such disparities are distributed among Italian regions. In order to quantify such disparities a comprehensive framework for assessment is required by using a human development approach. A...

<i> L'Indice di sviluppo umano regionale. Un'applicazione all'Unione Europea </i> (di Salvatore Monni) - ABSTRACT: We have tried to understand if the GDP convergence across the European Union, reflect also a convergence in terms of human development, as pointed out by more than one author. We have...

The aim of this paper is to integrate the Human Development Index, drawn up by the United Nations, and various other environmental and sustainability factors. In particular, we have compiled a comprehensive index ranging from the depletion and degradation of natural resources to environmental...

In recent years, sustainable development has represented one of the most important policy goals at the global level. How to design specific policy actions and how to measure performance and results continue to present a challenge. The aim of this paper is to identify a numerical measure of...

The Special Issue focuses on the recent wave of foreign acquisitions of land in developing countries and provides. This essay article reviews the debate, providing an overview of the extent, patterns and origin of investments, and contextualizing the various contributions included in the issue....