This work describes the process of building Micro.3, an integrated database containing firm level information for Italian enterprises. Micro.3 covers period 1989–2004 and represents development a previous database, Micro.1 which covered much narrower set variables spanned only from 1989 to 1997. works explains motives that drove it details decisions taken during construction ensure continuity existing as they are retrieved different sources. Finally, we presents some statistical evidence...

ABSTRACT In 2015, Italy adopted a new labor market policy known as the Jobs Act (JA), aimed at promoting employment and reducing costs associated with firing employees. We investigate how impact of JA provisions on employment. estimate effect relief social security contributions assess rules through two‐step procedure: propensity score matching difference‐in‐differences estimation. The results our model do not indicate significant these measures, either levels or changes among flexible workers.

Abstract The 2014 European Parliament election and the 2016 Constitutional Referendum in Italy occurred middle of two general elections. These votes, taking place respectively at beginning end government led by Matteo Renzi Democratic Party (PD), represented a public test PD leadership. results were diverse many respects, but they replicate social, economic, political, cultural differences. In particular, between electoral exercises differential behaviour South compared with rest country is...

The main Italian enterprise surveys are shifting from a simple traditional data collection approach to more complex one. This new is based on survey database management involving the recasting of many sources (including administrative data). reasons for utilising are: improved timeliness, increased precision and reduction in statistical burden. In our paper we focus SCI (Sistema dei Conti delle Imprese, i.e., Businesses accounts survey). A number innovations have been introduced into this...

An employment tax deduction is frequently used as a public policy tool to stimulate economic growth and recovery. Analysis of the impact such provisions adopted in recent past may shed light on effects current policies. This article aims estimate for Italy's <i>imposta regionale sulle attivit‡ produttive</i> (regional productive activities), or IRAP, granted firms that increased their personnel between 2005 2007. The main objectives analysis are assess increase in, permanence of,...

We carried out an analysis of political and electoral changes left-wing parties which occurred in the last general election Tuscany. The social environment Tuscany historically supported leftist values. This tissue, deep-rooted territory, represented milieu grew up: on one hand a culture and, other, economic based co-operative firms. These two factors reinforced each other representing basis left prevalence. strong decrease is caused by different such as erosion old values unresolved effects...

Labor productivity is very complex to analyze across time, sectors and countries. In particular, in Italy, labor has shown a prolonged slowdown but sector analyses highlight the presence of specific niches that have good levels performance. This paper investigates how firms' characteristics might affected dynamics Italian service manufacturing firms recent years (1998-2007), comparing them focusing on some relevant sectors. We use micro level original panel from National Institute Statistics...

Firms change their size through a row of discrete leaps. A basic model allowing for discontinuous growth can be based on several assumptions that entail testable consequences: profitability is not continuous function the firms' size, but exhibits peaks, each corresponding to locally optimal size. The has been tested by using panel Italian manufacturing firms. Both non-parametric analysis and estimation confirm presence 'peaks' in distribution

The study of the determinants firms’ growth should consider both internal and external factors: these are organizational features competitive environment, which is also named market type, in firm operates. Among factors, organization model most important one. factors that define influence structure on a firm’s performance, there business group affiliation, concentration heterogeneity. aim this to determine, context affiliated firms, if exists an factors. Using structural equation approach,...

This paper examines the impact of information and communications technologies (ICT) on production technical efficiency in a wide range industries Italy. Technical efficiency, defined as firm's distance from efficient frontier, often make up an important component productivity. Assessing role ICT organization control processes may be primary interest for those firms that are trying to rationalize their techniques. The examined survey (the Italian Istat annual economic accounts enterprises...

Abstract In Italy, productivity had a turning point in the second half of 1990s, when it went into decline. During last few years, Italy has been sluggish, with an even more marked decreasing trend. Studies on companies’ performances, regarding growth, have highlighted different aspects and various concomitant factors. Many analyses focused lack investment differentials related to export activity. Indeed, growth is multidimensional problem that can be approached by following evolution...