@article{763697,
      recid = {763697},
      title = {The Pillars of the Italian Economy Manufacturing, Food  & Wine, Tourism. [electronic resource]},
      publisher = {Springer Verlag},
      pages = {1 online resource.},
      year = {2016},
      abstract = {This book offers a detailed analysis of the key sectors in  the Italian economy, with the focus especially on areas in  which the economy excels, such as the automatic packaging  machinery sector, pharmaceutical production, the food and  wine industry, and tourism. The book explains how, contrary  to widespread opinion, Italy is one of the world's most  competitive countries in foreign trade, as confirmed by a  new index compiled by Fondazione Edison that highlights its  strengths and top traded products. The main characteristics  of the Italian productive system, which is primarily  composed of SMEs, are documented, and a map illustrating  the importance of the various industrial districts is  proposed, identifying their sectors of specialization,  historical roots, and development. The principal steps in  Italy's industrialization over the past 150 years are then  outlined, in particular for the manufacturing system - the  main driver of Italian exports. In-depth analyses of the  mechanical industry and the machinery sector follow. In  combining meticulous analysis of statistical data with a  historical perspective, this book will appeal to all with  an interest in the Italian economy.},
      url = {http://library.usi.edu/record/763697},
}