The third Euricse Report on cooperation in Italy aims to analyse the economic and employment dimensions of the cooperative sector during 2011-2013 using the Aida-Bureau van Dijk database and INPS archives. Read More
This paper examines the countercyclical behavior of cooperatives during economic crises, focusing on Italian cooperatives active in the industrial and business services sectors, sectors that have been strongly affected by the economic crisis. Read More
The report aims to analyze the role of agriculture in the Italian economy, with a focus on the contribution of agricultural cooperatives. The aim is to fully understand the impact of these cooperatives on the national economy in the Italian agricultural and socio-economic context. Read More
The aim of the report is to examine how Italian firms reacted to the economic crisis according to business sector, size and target markets, with different consequences such as closures, downsizing or growth sustained by innovations and market expansion. Read More
The objective of this report is to delve into the behavior of cooperatives compared to joint stock companies during the economic crisis, extending the analysis to 2013 and comparing limited liability companies as well. Read More
The objective of this report is to analyze the behavior of cooperatives compared to other forms of enterprises during the economic crisis, including considering the pre-crisis period and identifying the factors influencing this diversity of behavior. Read More
The report examines the performance of social cooperatives in Italy from 2008 to 2013, focusing on their economic and employment dynamics during the crisis. The goal is to fully understand the performance of social cooperatives up to 2013, to provide a comprehensive view of their role in the Italian economic context. Read More
This report analyzes the impacts of the economic crisis on bank-business relationships in Italy from 2008 to 2014. It focuses on the change in credit, the consequences of the reduction in business financing, and the deterioration in the quality of bank loans. Read More
The aim of the report is to analyze the Workers' Buyout (WBO) phenomenon in Italy, examining the creation and evolution of the work cooperatives born from this process, in order to assess their sustainability over time and the actual opportunity for workers. Read More
The objective of the report is to investigate the phenomenon of community cooperatives by examining their current institutional nature and their development from previous forms of cooperation. Read More
The report aims to examine the role of social cooperation in the recovery of assets confiscated from criminal organizations, assessing how cooperatives can contribute to the regeneration of social capital and the promotion of social cohesion. Read More
The aim of the report is to assess the societal and economic impact of social cooperatives for work integration in Italy, utilizing cost-benefit analysis to quantify savings in public expenditure and examining the cooperatives' role in providing employment to disadvantaged workers. Read More