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Giulio Sapelli

    A professor of economic history at the University of Milan and an editorialist for Corriere della Sera, this author is one of the most independent, original, and unconventional voices among Italian economists. A multifaceted intellectual, he skillfully merges history, philosophy, sociology, and humanist culture into a highly personal and impactful style. His work is characterized by a deep examination of economic phenomena, contextualized within a broader socio-cultural framework. Readers will appreciate his ability to connect seemingly disparate fields and present complex ideas in an accessible and thought-provoking manner.

    Saggi: Imprenditore: risorsa o problema? Impresa e bene comune
    States, Markets and Wars in Global History
    Beyond Capitalism
    • Beyond Capitalism

      Machines, Work and Property

      • 204 pages
      • 8 hours of reading

      The book examines the financialisation of the economy and its impact on technological transformation within a globalised context. It highlights the decline of capitalist property, leading to a resurgence of pre-capitalist social issues like slavery, alongside the adverse effects of deflation and the erosion of welfare systems. Despite these challenges, the author posits a hopeful future through the emergence of community-based socialism, emphasizing diverse ownership models, cooperative living, and sustainable property practices as potential solutions.

      Beyond Capitalism
    • States, Markets and Wars in Global History

      Economic and Political Developments Between the Advent of Globalization and the COVID-19 Pandemic

      • 312 pages
      • 11 hours of reading

      Focusing on the economic and political shifts from globalization to the COVID-19 pandemic, the book examines the resulting reconfiguration of the global political landscape. It highlights the decline of European diplomacy and the rise of populism, reflecting a crisis of neoliberalism. The author proposes a new international order through cooperation among the US, Russia, and China, emphasizing the need for regulated finance and community engagement post-pandemic. This work is valuable for scholars in international economics and political economy.

      States, Markets and Wars in Global History
    • Come è cambiata l’attività imprenditoriale negli ultimi decenni in Italia? Qual è il ruolo dell’impresa nella società? Come si mettono in rapporto tradizione e innovazione? Che significato ha per un imprenditore il bene comune? Raccogliendo le riflessioni di alcuni tra i principali imprenditori e manager del nostro Paese – da Oscar Farinetti a Pasquale Natuzzi, da Roberto Snaidero a Pietro Modiano a Giorgio Squinzi –, questo volume riflette sulle profonde trasformazioni che sta vivendo l’industria italiana e indica le possibili strategie per dare vita a una ripresa economica e culturale: considerando il ruolo spartiacque della crisi, gli autori approfondiscono i nuovi modi di fare impresa che stanno sorgendo nel Paese e mostrano da dove ripartire per costruire un’economia che metta al centro il bene delle persone e lo sviluppo della società.

      Saggi: Imprenditore: risorsa o problema? Impresa e bene comune