Unfettered Crony Capitalism
An economic system that is characterized by close, mutually advantageous relationships between business leaders and government officials. TBD
The Tale of Two Banks
Introduction Before we talk about banks, let's remember what the economic situation of the Kingdom of Two Sicilies was compared to that of all the other states of the peninsula, including the Kingdom of Sardinia (Sabaud Kingdom). The following figure shows this situation. In a nutshell, the economic…
Folk Music
Folk songs and dances were an integral part of everyday life, with each region having its own unique styles and repertoire. These folk traditions often incorporated traditional instruments such as the tambourine, bagpipes, zampogna (Italian bagpipe), and various percussion instruments. Zampogna - The Soul of Southern Italy During…