Luigi Einaudi (1874-1961) was a leading liberal Italian economist, economic historian and political figure: Governor of the Bank of Italy, Minister for the Budget and President of the Italian Republic. He was a prolific writer in all fields and his writings testify to his outstanding contribution to economics during his long career.
Table of Content
Preface; Roberto Einaudi Editor’s Introduction; Domenico da Empoli, Corrado Malandrino, Valerio Zanone PART I. IDEAS AND IDEALS 1. Liberty and Liberalism 2. Liberty and Socialism 3. Peace and European Federation PART II. INSTITUTIONS 4. Monarchy and Constitution 5. Electoral Systems 6. Bureaucracy, Decentralization and Federalism 7. Fiscal Reform and Social Justice PART III. BATTLES 8. Labour’s Struggles 9. Antiprotectionism 10. Fascism and Antifascism PART IV. ISSUES 11. Education and School Reform 12. Freedom of The Press 13. Nuclear Threat 14. The Protection of Culture and the Environment APPENDIX: EINAUDI: PRESIDENT OF THE ITALIAN REPUBLIC (1948-1955) 15. Message after the Oath (1948) 16. On Delays in the Debate and Approval of Draft Bills (1950)
About the author
Roberto Einaudi is an architect, writer, and founder of the Cornell University College of Architecture, Art and Planning in Rome, Italy. A grandson of Luigi Einaudi, he was President of the Foundation Luigi Einaudi of Rome in 2007-2011, and member of the board of directors of the three different foundations. Domenico da Empoli is Professor Emeritus of public finance at the University of Rome ‘Sapienza’. He is editor of the Journal of public finance and public choice which deals with the economics and politics of public intervention. Corrado Malandrino is Professor of History of Political Doctrines and Jean Monnet Chair for the history of European integration at the University of Eastern Piedmont, where he was head of the faculty of Political Sciences from 2005 to 2011. Valerio Zanone was one of the founders of the Einaudi Centre of Turin (1964), a member of the board of the Einaudi Foundation of Turin (1991-2012), and President of the Einaudi foundation of Rome (1990-2007). He was General Secretary (1976-1985) and President (1991-1993) of the Italian Liberal Party. Between 1970 and 2008 he was three times Minister (Environment, Industry, Defense), Member of both Houses of Parliament, Regional councilor, Mayor of Turin. His publications include The Liberal Age, Rizzoli 1996.
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