Europe is at a crossroads. The Old World today is facing crucial challenges for its very survival as a political and economic unit. The task (…)Reshaping Europe: political, economic and social challenges
One of the opening observations at this International Workshop was that the shape of transatlantic relations is gradually changing with the emergence of a new (…)The rising economic powerhouses: Latin America’s role in the global rebalancing
Innovation is a complex process that requires creativity and talent, as well as infrastructure, long-term investment and a truly effective merit-based system of incentives: these (…)Innovation and research to beat the crisis
This national roundtable examining the ramifications of implementing Italy’s digital agenda got underway with the participants citing a few statistics on point. Firstly, it was (…)Implementing a digital agenda to spur Italy’s economic growth
Kick-starting discussions at this national roundtable event was the observation that few subjects have lent themselves as well in Italian public debate to the vivid (…)Reducing Italy’s public debt: is selling public assets a solution?
The current financial crisis has thrown into sharp relief the close links that exist between monetary policy, the banking sector, sovereign debt, and serious imbalances (…)The Eurozone’s path: the Union between reality and aspiration
Kicking off discussions at this national conference was the observation that the current financial crisis, evidently systemic in nature, is predominantly being shaped at this (…)The banking sector and industry: creating a virtuous cycle to stimulate Italy’s real economy
The third edition of “The Enlightenment and the Transatlantic Link: Common Roots and Today’s Challenges” took place within the setting of Spoleto’s Palazzo Ancaiani. The (…)The Enlightenment and the Transatlantic Link: Common Roots and Today’s Challenges
On July 19, the awards ceremony for the “Italian unification” competition organized by Aspen Institute Italia and the Istituto della Enciclopedia Italiana was held at (…)Award Ceremony for the Aspen-Treccani Competition Winners “Italian Unification”
At this national roundtable dedicated to the quest for a sustainable development model, it was noted by way of preface that overcoming the crisis and (…)Beyond growth: in search of a new and sustainable development
The starting point for discussions at this national roundtable session was the observation that, in this time of crisis, revamping Italy’s image is not just (…)Promoting Italy’s image: focusing on strong points to improve competitiveness
The “European paradox” lies first and foremost in the great potential of the eurozone and the EU as an integrated economic bloc, which remains undeniable (…)The European paradox
The Friends of Aspen gathered for the first time since 2007 at the Teatro Studio Expo, as guests of the Piccolo Teatro di Milano (aka (…)Is it still possible to do business in Italy?
Proceedings at this national roundtable got underway with the observation that, in recent years, the concept of ethics seems to have taken center-stage in economic (…)Globalization: ethics, rules, and economics
The Mediterranean region is very diverse and simultaneously presents elements of close interdependence: the economic crisis of the past few years has shown that each (…)Energizing the Mediterranean economies: transitions, global competition and the search for opportunities
Opening up discussions at this national roundtable on the power of the web was the observation that the internet has changed the face of politics, (…)The power of the net: new challenges for leaders
This encounter with Professor Guido Tabellini, Rector and Full Professor of Economics at the Luigi Bocconi University, gave the Aspen Junior Fellows an in-depth look (…)Making hard choices: economic and political challenges for Europe
Proceedings at this National Roundtable examining the link between fiscal equity and growth in Italy got underway with the observation that, according to the Italian (…)Striking a balance between a fair tax system and economic growth in Italy
