A study of over 2,000 Italian firms highlights the phenomenon of eponymy and how it has positive effects on a company's reputation and transparency. Even when generations change

While there is unanimity in considering ICT as a green growth factor, the same cannot be said about for sustainability in manufacturing. We need to increase the use of renewable energy for production and extend the lifecycle of the devices. Including smartphones

Changing the financial data communicated in the past, something common in US practice, puts companies that have invested in social responsibility at risk: if it was not an involuntary error, the market will not forgive them

In Western Europe, the experience of state controlled companies has not ended but has undergone a transformation towards greater internationalization, increased managerial role and change in the ownership structure. But the danger of dirigisme in countries with nationalist and populist traction remains around the corner

Competitive dynamics determine the business models prevalent in the television sector: Free to Air TV based on advertising and Pay TV based on subscriptions. And the lockdown, by favoring consumption of streaming services, has changed market hierarchies. Probably permanently

There is no one size fits all in competition policy, but without rigorous implementation, the scope for introducing more competition is limited in important sectors such as wholesale, retail, transport, construction and real estate