

Something Terrible Is Happening in Italy
Dec 18, 2023
Explore Italy's economic challenges including high debt, aging population, regional inequality, sluggish growth, declining industries, globalization concerns, and high poverty rates. Dive into Italy's economic history, periods of growth and stagnation, and the challenges of being part of the Eurozone. Discover the brain drain of young graduates and productivity challenges. Uncover the struggles of Italian firms in specialization, technology adoption, and tax evasion, impacting efficiency and competitiveness in the global economy.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Italy's Economic Challenges
02:03 • 8min
Italy's Economic History: Booms, Plateaus, and Challenges
10:15 • 1min
The Brain Drain of Young Graduates and Productivity Challenges in Italy
11:45 • 3min
Challenges Faced by Italian Firms: Specialization, Technology, and Tax Evasion
14:41 • 3min