Élite, slack e politiche pubbliche nel Mezzogiorno. (Italian)

The article analyzes the role carried out by the local extractive elite groups in the process of modernization of the South of Italy, both at a micro and systemic level. At a micro level, the article focuses on institutional incentives that most directly affect individual action in the political and economic context. At a systemic level, the article highlights the perverse effects induced by individual choices aimed to maximize short-term interest. This situation determines corruption and dynamics that negatively impact economic performances and propensity to technological innovation in the regions of Southern Italy. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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