Vera Zamagni traces the growth of industrialization and argues that despite several advanced areas, Italy only became an industrialized nation after World War II, and that during the 1980s the South was still clearly behind the rest of the country. She analyzes data from a macroeconomic perspective when she examines the growth of the finance sector and the role of the State, and from a microeconomic perspective when she draws conclusions from the changing population structure and from the actions of individual businesses. A central theme in this study is the argument that Italy's success is derivative not from its own individuality but from its ability to be flexible and incorporate the successes of other countries such as Japan's integrated business network and Germany's financial structure.

The Economic History of Italy 1860-1990

Business & Money

Zamagni, Vera

Economics

Clarendon Press

Vera Zamagni traces the growth of industrialization and argues that despite several advanced areas, Italy only became an industrialized nation after World War II and reveals that during the 1980s the South was still clearly behind the rest of the country. Analyzing data from a macroeconomic perspective, the author examines the growth of the finance sector and the role of the State.

The Economic History of Italy 1860-1990: Recovery after Decline

This book fills a critical gap in modern economic and business history by presenting research by leading scholars to an international audience of academics, business executives, and policy makers. This research is presented in two clusters. The first cluster of studies explores four cross-cutting topics, including surveys of the changes in industry structure, corporate strategies, plant technologies, governmental policies, finance, and corporate governance. The second cluster of studies comprises nine country surveys that examine the experiences of representative nations in chemical production and foreign trade.

The Global Chemical Industry in the Age of the Petrochemical Revolution

Galambos, Louis

Hikino, Takashi

Industries

Cambridge University Press

Cooperative Enterprise: Facing the Challenge of Globalization

`Cooperatives stem from interchanges in day-to-day life; and have the capacity to extend their reach to cover economic exchanges across time and space. They offer a complementary form of relationships to the ones economists typically study and favour. A culmination of years of research, this book quite magnificently explains and persuasively advocates a much neglected institution.' - Sir Partha Dasgupta, University of Cambridge, UK This eloquent book analyses the theory of the cooperative form of enterprise from an historic perspective, whilst assessing its appeal in the current economic environment. The authors show that cooperatives are enterprises acting in harmony in the market economy, and explore the following questions: * How do cooperatives achieve solidarity in keeping together elements normally considered in conflict?  * Why is the cooperative enterprise not as widespread as the capitalist enterprise? * What is its appeal in the present conditions of crisis of the world economy? Alongside other related issues, the volume also discusses the theoretical foundations of the cooperative enterprise and offers an overview of the historical development of the cooperative movement around the world. Special reference is made to the Italian case, which is scarcely known within the international milieu. Broad in scope whilst concise in elucidation, this book will be invaluable to students enrolled in economic, social, historical and political curricula, as well as leaders of the cooperative movement. People interested in finding a practical alternative to the capitalist form of enterprise will also find this book enriching.

Zamagni, Stefano

Edward Elgar Publishing

This eloquent book analyzes the theory of the cooperative form of enterprise from an historic perspective, while assessing its appeal in the current economic environment.
The authors show that cooperatives are enterprises acting in harmony in the market economy, and explore the following questions:
- How do cooperatives achieve solidarity in keeping together elements normally considered in conflict? - Why is the cooperative enterprise not as widespread as the capitalist enterprise? - What is its appeal in the present conditions of crisis of the world economy?
Alongside other related issues, the volume also discusses the theoretical foundations of the cooperative enterprise and offers an overview of the historical development of the cooperative movement around the world. Special reference is made to the Italian case, which is scarcely known within the international milieu.
Broad in scope while concise in elucidation, this book will be invaluable to students enrolled in economic, social, historical and political curricula, as well as leaders of the cooperative movement. People interested in finding a practical alternative to the capitalist form of enterprise will also find this book enriching.
Contents: Preface; 1. Introduction; 2. The Birth of Cooperative Enterprise: Where, When, How; 3. What is a Cooperative?; 4. The Development of Cooperation in the World; 5. The Cooperative Movement in Italy; 6. The Economic Performance of Cooperative Enterprises; 7. Cooperative Governance; 8. Conclusion; References; Index

An Economic History of Europe Since 1700

Vera Zamagni provides a new economic history of Europe from the birth of industrialization through to the financial crisis of 2007/08 and its aftermath. The remarkable story of European economic growth is set within the wider context of world economic progress and alongside developments in Asia, Eastern Europe, and the United States to provide an up-to-date survey suitable for course use. The book begins by outlining the economic landscape of the late middle ages before exploring the process of European industrialization that began with Europe's first industrial nation, Britain. How the British model (particularly the role of the State within it) was replicated throughout Europe is examined. The reasons for the relative decline of the UK and the rise of the US and Japanese economies towards the end of the nineteenth century and the birth of global finance are explored. The economic impact of world war and revolution is assessed and the first global economic crisis investigated before Europe was plunged into war again. European reconstruction and integration is analyzed alongside the decline of Russia and the rise of the Asian economies. The book ends with an assessment of the impact of the global crash of 2007/08 and the subsequent crisis of the Eurozone. Throughout, the book reveals how the peculiarities of European civilization – its social and economic institutions and its values – triggered economic progress. That these same structures are now under threat makes Zamagni's history particularly pertinent.

Agenda Publishing

Vera Zamagni provides a new economic history of Europe from the birth of industrialization through to the financial crisis of 2007/08 and its aftermath. The remarkable story of European economic growth is set within the wider context of world economic progress and alongside developments in Asia, Eastern Europe, and the United States to provide an up-to-date survey suitable for course use.The book begins by outlining the economic landscape of the late middle ages before exploring the process of European industrialization that began with Europe's first industrial nation, Britain. How the British model (particularly the role of the State within it) was replicated throughout Europe is examined. The reasons for the relative decline of the UK and the rise of the US and Japanese economies towards the end of the nineteenth century and the birth of global finance are explored. The economic impact of world war and revolution is assessed and the first global economic crisis investigated before Europe was plunged into war again. European reconstruction and integration is analyzed alongside the decline of Russia and the rise of the Asian economies. The book ends with an assessment of the impact of the global crash of 2007/08 and the subsequent crisis of the Eurozone. Throughout, the book reveals how the peculiarities of European civilization – its social and economic institutions and its values – triggered economic progress. That these same structures are now under threat makes Zamagni's history particularly pertinent.

The Italian Economy (World Economies)

The legacies of two great civilizations―the Roman Empire and Renaissance city-states―are still apparent in today’s Italian economy in its internationalization, strong regional cultures, tourism, and arts industries. Less appreciated is the country’s status as continental Europe’s second-largest industrial power, notwithstanding the disproportionate significance of SMEs in Italy. Vera Zamagni’s survey of the Italian economy and its modern history outlines its unique shape and structure and how human factors explain its strengths in social networks, “niche capitalism,” and well-being indicators, as well as its weaknesses reflected in regional imbalances, political instability, and recently in banking. Focusing on economic developments since 1945, Zamagni explains how the contemporary economy is the result of the contours of this longer history, of the country’s geography―low on natural resources but blessed with good weather and shipping opportunities―and more recent factors such as the country’s membership in the EU and the changing profile of Italian demography and the country's surprisingly measured response to the challenges of migration. Drawing upon both conventional and heterodox approaches, the book concludes with an assessment of the prospects for the Italian economy. The book provides a concise overview of value for students in politics, political economy, history, and economics and for professionals looking to understand the nature of recent Italian economic performance.

Dalla periferia al centro. La seconda rinascita economica dell'Italia (1861-1990)

Il Mulino

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The Economic History of Italy 1860-1990

The Economic History of Italy 1860-1990: Recovery after Decline

The Global Chemical Industry in the Age of the Petrochemical Revolution

Cooperative Enterprise: Facing the Challenge of Globalization

Cooperative Enterprise: Facing the Challenge of Globalization

An Economic History of Europe Since 1700

An Economic History of Europe Since 1700

The Italian Economy (World Economies)

The Italian Economy (World Economies)

Dalla periferia al centro. La seconda rinascita economica dell'Italia (1861-1990)