Dr Filippo Taddei on Structural Reforms in Italy: what can South Africa learn?

Dr Filippo Taddei on Structural Reforms in Italy: what can South Africa learn?
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Dr Filippo Taddei on Structural Reforms in Italy: what can South Africa learn?

Dec 09 2020 | 00:27:22

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Episode • December 09, 2020 • 00:27:22

Show Notes

After its sovereign debt crisis in 2011, Italy experienced its worst recession since World War II. With the labour market heavily dependent on the manufacturing sector and facing decreasing productivity and growing inequality, Italian policy makers were given the opportunity to turn the situation around. In this podcast, ERSA’s host speaks to Dr Filippo Taddei, […]

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