This inaugural issue has been called Issue 0 because it includes contributions from the researchers on the History Briefs Scientific Committee, who are affiliated with various institutes within the Department of Social sciences and humanities, cultural heritage (DSU) of the National Research Council (CNR). Issue 0 seeks to express the plurality of visions, methods, and perspectives on history in its various forms (philosophy, philology, archaeology and linguistics, economics), as a guiding princ…

The Mediterranean is emerging as a highly strategic region in the global geoeconomics of energy, characterised by structural asymmetries in dependence on fossil fuels, in the development of renewable energy sources, and in geopolitical positioning. This policy brief analyses the energy profile of MENA countries and Mediterranean Europe, highlighting how the energy transition is uneven across the region and how it requires targeted policies capable of fostering dialogue between public and private…

This paper introduces a novel theory of tax evasion, suggesting that the optimal decision to evade taxes is influenced by agents’ portfolio technologies. The theory argues that evading taxes involves the use of specific production technologies (“hidden technologies”) with returns that differ from those of technologies that require tax compliance (“visible technologies”). As technological progress affects the gap and returns between these types of production technologies, the optimal level of tax…

We study the effect of a tax rebate on tax evasion, in a third – degree price discrimination framework. In such a context, the monopolist contracts with the buyers a price discount, in exchange for not issuing the transaction receipt, hiding sales revenues from tax authority. Buyers in the economy are heterogeneous only in the honesty or tax morale, and keeping the purchase receipt, they are eligible for a tax rebate. We show that a price discrimination strategy will always lead to a reduction i…

This policy brief analyses the relationship between corruption and economic growth in Italy’s twenty regions over the period 1991–2015, focusing on how different forms of corruption affect the effectiveness of public spending. The study here reported (Capasso Santoro, 2025), distinguishes between active corruption—a coercive form in which public officials demand bribes—and passive corruption, a collusive form initiated by private agents seeking preferential treatment. Using econometric technique…

This document presents an integrated approach to Accessible Pathways, conceived as landscape experiences to be enjoyed independently and safely, while addressing the needs of every individual. Landscape accessibility allows people to reach and appreciate cultural and natural sites in line with the principles of participation and equal opportunity, fostering social and cultural dialogue. This approach aligns with the concept of “Tourism for All”, promoting an participatory image of territories an…

“L’agricoltura sociale tra nuove e vecchie pratiche di lavoro sociale, prospettive teoriche e innovazioni di policy” a cura di Angela Genova e Tiziana Tarsia,  rappresenta un’occasione di riflessione sulle pratiche di agricoltura sociale a 10 anni dalla sua legittimazione e codifica regolativa avvenuta in Italia con la legge 141 del 2015, “Disposizioni in materia di agricoltura sociale”. I contributi presenti nel fascicolo 1/2025 di Welfare e Ergonomiai offrono prospettive utili per guardare …

From the first steps beyond the atmosphere to today’s most recent developments, human activity in space has achieved extraordinary progress. Rapid innovation in this field ranges from scientific research on celestial bodies and the potential exploitation of their resources, to satellite technologies used for Earth observation and monitoring—tools that are crucial for understanding climate change and the impact of human activities on the environment. This dynamism has opened new economic persp…

The Mediterranean is at the center of increasingly complex energy, environmental, and geopolitical dynamics. The transition to renewable sources, accelerated by the climate crisis and recent conflicts (Ukraine, Israel-Gaza), is intertwined with the urgent need to ensure energy security and regional stability. This policy brief analyzes the structure of energy production and consumption in the region, highlighting how MENA countries remain heavily dependent on fossil fuels, while Europe is growin…

The reform of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) is one of the most debated issues in the international political and diplomatic sphere for at least three decades. The current composition of the UNSC is the result of an outdated geopolitical arrangement, which does not reflect today’s political, demographic, and economic realities. Moreover, the veto power of the permanent members is used for reasons of national interest, blocking crucial resolutions. The lack of representativeness and t…

2a Conferenza del Dipartimento di Scienze umane e sociali, patrimonio culturale del Cnr (Roma, 9 novembre 2023). La pubblicazione raccoglie le relazioni presentate dai ricercatori del Dipartimento di Scienze umane e sociali, patrimonio culturale del Cnr in occasione della Conferenza di dipartimento 2023 che ha voluto celebrare i 60 anni dall’introduzione delle scienze umane e sociali e del patrimonio culturale nell’Ente. Esperti esterni insieme a ricercatori Cnr hanno illustrato il contributo…