The Growth of the Italian Economy, 18201960 (New Studies in Economic and Social History)
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Published: October 29, 2001
Language: eng
Format: Hardcover
Number of pages: 148
ISBN-13: 9780521661508
Subjects: Development economics; Economic History; European history: c 1750 to c 1900; European history: from c 1900 -; 20th century; c 1800 to c 1900; Economic conditions; Business / Economics / Finance; History; Italy; History: World; Europe - General; Development - Economic Development; Business & Economics / Economic History; Italy--Economic conditions--19th century; 19th century
First sentence: 1.1 Italy ranks today as one of the seven largest industrial countries in the world.
Description: "This volume examines Italy's transformation from a largely rural state in the nineteenth century to today's industrial powerhouse. At the time of unification in 1861, much of the country was backward, poor and agrarian: few would have believed that a hundred years later Italy would become one of the seven largest industrial countries, its people among the wealthiest in the world. This process of development and structural change has generated an enormous and evolving literature, alive with controversies and compelling insights. New research and reinterpretation of existing data have led to a re-evaluation of the nature of Italian dualism, while revisions to national income accounts are modifying the traditional picture of economic growth.

Jon Cohen and Giovanni Federico provide a concise, up-to-date account of this literature, highlighting new views on old issues, and signalling areas in need of further research."--Jacket.