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
The participants at this National Conference noted that for decades the relationship between labor and capital in Italy seems to have swung periodically between the (…)The labor market, competitiveness and human capital
It was observed at this meeting of Former Aspen Junior Fellows that Italy’s current prime objective is economic development. To aid recovery, the country must (…)Competing on international markets: economic challenges for businesses and professionals
At this talk-debate event held in Rome, it was noted that although twenty years have passed since the publication of the book “Nazioni senza ricchezza, (…)Nations without wealth, wealth without nations
At this roundtable session dedicated to the subject of Italian welfare reform, it was noted that European welfare models have come under pressure from major (…)Reforming welfare in Italy: public and private sectors for a new social pact
The second Aspen Mediterranean Initiative seminar provided the opportunity to widen the network of the region’s emerging leaders as it analyzed the relationship between traditional (…)Media, business and societies: a platform for change
The fourth edition of the “Italian Leaders Abroad” conference was inaugurated with a speech by Italian Prime Minister Mario Monti. The meeting gave rise to (…)Italian leaders abroad
