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…

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…

The policy brief examines the enhanced voting rights introduced in France in 2014 through the Florange Law and later adopted in Italy as a tool to encourage corporate stability and promote long-term investments. In France, enhanced voting rights were made automatic unless companies chose to opt out. However, analyses of the top 100 French companies showed that this law did not significantly impact their economic performance, such as profitability or market value. In Italy, enhanced voting rig…

To fully understand the complexity of active and healthy aging, fostering dialogue and collaboration across disciplines is crucial. The NUTRAGE project, with its extensive network of partner institutes and interdisciplinary approach, serves as a valuable platform for these interactions, encouraging meaningful discussions among researchers and stakeholders. The policy recommendations presented here emerge from a social sciences perspective, integrating legal, economic, and social insights. A key …

This working paper presents the edition of a collection of documents from the Archive of the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith (V atican City) concerning the censorship of philosophical works from the 17th and 18th centuries by the Congregations of the Holy Office and the Index of Prohibited Books. The identification and transcription of most of the documents were carried out by Marta Fattori, a scholar who passed away in 2021. The ongoing publication is part of a vital historiographical f…