The main objective of this paper is to shed light on the Italian entrepreneurship between the beginning of the second industrial revolution and the end of the twentieth century. It is based on a new dataset concerning the profiles of 386 entrepreneurs. The results are twofold: first, by...

Taking an historical perspective, this unique book highlights the evolution of the many diverse forms of business enterprise, and discusses the contribution of these different types of firm to the economic growth of Italy.

Taking an historical perspective, this unique book highlights the evolution of the many diverse forms of business enterprise, and discusses the contribution of these different types of firm to the economic growth of Italy.

<i> Caratteristiche industriali e occupazionali del terzo settore: il caso della Toscana </i> (di Alberto Baccini, Nicola Sciclone e Michelangelo Vasta) - ABSTRACT: This study arises out of the need to deepen - with a special regard to Tuscany - the many analysis cues that the nonprofit sector offers...

<em>A caccia di informazioni accurate sui «fantasmi». Una proposta per l’analisi del fabbisogno professionale e formativo</em> - In the debate on unemployment in European countries virtually all observers and policy makers agree on the utility of active labour policies, even if a clear proof of their...

<i> Tecnologia, salari e capitale umano: i risultati di una indagine sul campo </i> (di Alberto Baccini e Michelangelo Vasta) - ABSTRACT: This paper documents how plant-level wages, occupational mix, and workforce education vary with the adoption of new factory automation technologies, such as...