FESTIVAL ECONOMIA INGLESE
Fertility in Decline: Rethinking Family, Policy, and the Future of Growth
At the 2025 Trento Festival of Economics, the panel “The Decline of Fertility in Italy and the World” brought together 2000 Nobel Laureate James Heckman and journalist of Il Sole 24 Ore Maria Latella to discuss the pressing issue of declining birth rates. The event, held at the Sala di...
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Beyond the Rules: Reclaiming Europe’s Political Voice
At the heart of the 2025 Trento Festival of Economics, the “Fitoussi Lecture” offered a moment of deep reflection on Europe’s contemporary challenges. Titled “Our Alliances and Differences”, the event brought together Lisa Fitoussi, daughter of the economist; and Edmund Phelps,...
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Power, Progress, and the AI Dilemma: Who Benefits from Innovation?
In an era where artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming economies and societies, the panel “The Endless Struggle Between Power and Progress in the Age of Artificial Intelligence” at the 2025 Trento Festival of Economics delved into the complex interplay between technological...
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Rethinking Power: Industry, Alliances, and the Global Race for Competitiveness
In a global landscape increasingly shaped by geopolitical tensions and intensifying industrial competition, the panel “The Global Industrial Situation and Cooperation between the USA, China, and Europe” at the 2025 Trento Festival of Economics explored the key dynamics driving the...
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Mind the Gap: Turning Europe’s Savings into Growth
At the Trento Festival of Economics, a panel tackled a pressing but often overlooked issue: why has Europe consistently failed to channel its vast savings into real investment? The conversation brought together sharp minds from finance and academia: Isabella Bufacchi, Il Sole 24 Ore’s...
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Institutions Matter: Innovation, Inequality, and the Future of Growth
At the Trento Festival of Economics, an engaging lecture brought together leading experts to explore the relationship between innovation, inclusion, and sustainable economic growth. The session featured Laura La Posta, Managing Editor and Head of Special Reports at Il Sole 24 Ore; Alberto...
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Who Owns the Future? Europe, Data, and the New Digital Order
At the 20th edition of the Trento Festival of Economics, the panel titled "Data Colonizers” delved into Europe's position in the global landscape. The discussion featured prominent figures including Alberto Barachini, Undersecretary to the Prime Minister with responsibility for...
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Navigating the Trump Shockwave
At the Trento Festival of Economics a packed cinema welcomed the panel “European economic policy in the Trump era”, with speakers including Riccardo Barlaam (Il Sole 24 Ore), Lilia Cavallari (Parliamentary Budget Office), Marco Fortis (Edison Foundation), Nazzarena Franco (DHL Express...
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Trump’s Tactical Diplomacy in the Middle East, Between Pressure and Pragmatism
As part of the 20th edition of the Festival of Economics, this panel delved into the shifting geopolitical dynamics of the Middle East. It featured Pejman Abdolmohammadi, an Associate Professor at the University of Trento and Middle East expert; Paolo Magri, President of the ISPI Scientific...
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Europe at a Crossroads: Strategic Choices in an Unstable World
At a time of geopolitical instability, Europe faces defining choices. This high-level panel, held at Teatro Sociale as part of the 20th edition of the Trento Festival of Economics, brought together key figures: Sylvie Goulard, former French Minister of Defense and Vice-Chair at Bocconi’s...
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Trento Festival of Economics Opens with a Call for Critical Thinking in Uncertain Times
The 20th edition of the Trento Festival of Economics officially opened with a ceremony held at Teatro Sociale, gathering prominent voices from the worlds of journalism, academia, local government, and business. The event was introduced and moderated by Marta Cagnola and Rosalba Reggio of Il...
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Rebooting Europe: How AI, Unity, and Uncertainty Shape the Future
AI and technology were at the core of the conference “Why Germany has stalled – and how to kick-start growth again (there and elsewhere too)”, which took place at Sala Depero during the 20th edition of the Trento Festival of Economics. Laura La Posta, managing director of Il Sole 24...
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Asia’s Strategic Ascent: Power, Capital, and the New Global Order
“The Asia wager” was the title of the panel discussion that took place at a crowded Cinema Vittoria during the 20th edition of the Trento Festival of Economics. Several speakers took the stage: Roberta Casali, Vice President of the Asian Development Bank; Professor Yang Wang from the...
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Voices for Gaza: Building Hope Beyond the Rubble
“What future is there for Gaza” was the compelling question behind the event on stage at Teatro Sociale on its opening day, the 22nd of May. Dr. Mohammed Abu Mughaisib - Deputy Medical Coordinator (Médecins Sans Frontières), in live streaming from Gaza, Gad Lerner, Italian journalist...
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Towards the XX edition of the Trento Festival of Economics
This year’s Trento Festival of Economics will be a special edition, dedicated to exploring the future of Europe, while also celebrating two important milestones: 20 years of the Festival and 160 years of Il Sole 24 Ore. Six Nobel Laureates, 16 Ministers, 107 speakers from the academic...
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At Fuori Festival 2025, Young People Are in the Spotlight
Fuori Festival 2025 focuses on young people and proposes a programme full of events, workshops, and debates designed to stimulate and support innovative ideas that blend education with intelligent entertainment. This diverse range of formats is designed to engage audiences of all...
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