The recent literature on the North-South divide in Italy has refuted a homogeneous reading and treatment of the “Southern question” and has recalled the importance of deep intra-South disparities.

This chart shows the share of recent pensioners (50-69 y/o) who continued working during the six months after retirement ...

Italy is famous for its culture and history, but beneath the surface lies a deep divide between the prosperous North and struggling South. Maps reveal economic, social, and cultural gaps that have ...