Prime Minister Enrico Letta Name Carlo Trigilia Preceded by Fabrizio Barca Education University of Florence | Nationality Italian Political party Democratic Party | |
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Born 18 June 1951 (age 72)
Siracuse ( 1951-06-18 ) Books Changing Governance of Local Economies: Responses of European Local Production Systems | ||
Alma mater University of Florence | ||
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Carlo Trigilia (born 18 June 1951) is an Italian academic and politician, who served as the minister of territorial cohesion from 28 April 2013 to February 2014.
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- Forumpa 2013 carlo trigilia
- Carlo trigilia fondi strutturali premiare l efficienza
- Early life and education
- Career
- Views and works
- References
Carlo trigilia fondi strutturali premiare l efficienza
Early life and education
Trigilia was born in Siracuse on 18 June 1951. He graduated from the University of Florence with a degree in sociology in 1974.
Career
Trigilia taught at universities of Palermo, Trento and Harvard. He is professor of economic sociology at the University of Florence. He is a member of the Partitio Democratico or Democratic Party. He was appointed minister of territorial cohesion to the cabinet led by prime minister Enrico Letta on 28 April 2013, replacing Fabrizio Barca in the post. He is chair of the Research Foundation and editor of the Journal Stato e Mercato, and he is currently a member of its editorial board. He is also a member of the editorial board of the Journal Il Mulino, of the Italian council for the social sciences. He is also a commentator for several newspapers such as Il Sole 24 Ore and Il Mattino. Trigilia's term ended in February 2014 when the Renzi cabinet was formed.
Views and works
Trigilia developed a landmark European synthesis and definition of economic sociology. For him, economic sociology is "a body of study and research aimed at establishing the links between economic and social phenomena". Therefore, he adopts a comprehensive approach to economics.
Trigilia has published many scientific articles and books foucsing on economic sociology. His books include Economic Sociology: State, Market, and Society in Modern Capitalism (1998; English version 2002).