Simone Robbiano1, Anna Menozzi2, Fabrizio Erbetta3, Guido Lingua4   Abstract With the substantial water scarcity and recurrent food insecurity in Northern Africa’s low-income and arid and semi-arid regions, there has been a continuing interest in the adoption of new technologies and its influence on productivity. In this context, the ProSmallAgriMed project funded in the frame…

Fabrizio Aimar1   Abstract Overtourism and the agricultural landscape form a combination around which one of the debates for the long-term future of Italian cultural landscapes unfolds. Amidst exogenous and endogenous pressures, this phenomenon risks altering the essence of places and compromising their social structure, which is vital for their continuity. With both positive and…

Veronica Cavagliato1, Clementina Bruno2, Marco Novarese3 Abstract The COVID-19 pandemic had a profound impact on the tourism industry, and Italy was no exception to its effects. Despite the uncertainties surrounding the sanitary situation, Italian travelers did not entirely forego vacations. However, the pandemic altered and complicated their choices compared to previous times. This study presents…

Caterina Ferrario1   Abstract Personal income taxation in Italy contributes significantly to public revenues, it is progressive and attains a good degree of income redistribution across individuals. It has also significant interregional redistributive effects, which contribute to reduce interregional income disparities. However, personal income taxation has some important drawbacks, primarily as regards equity and excess…

Federico de Andreis1, Paolo Pane2   Abstract The airport infrastructure has become a crucial part of modern transportation systems, serving not only as a gateway for air travel but also as a hub for economic development, job creation, and regional growth. As such, airports have multiple functions, some of which are direct, such as providing…