Lecture by Carlo Trigilia (Minister of Territorial Cohesion)
Trigilia was born in Siracuse on 18 June 1951. He graduated from the University of Florence with a degree in sociology in 1974. Trigilia taught at universities of Palermo, Trento and Harvard He is professor of economic sociology at the University of Florence
He is chair of the Research Foundation and editor of the Journal Stato e Mercato, and he is currently a member of its editorial board. He is also a member of the editorial board of the Journal Il Mulino, of the Italian council for the social sciences. He is also a commentator for several newspapers such as Il Sole 24 Ore and Il Mattino.
Trigilia developed a landmark European synthesis and definition of economic sociology. For him, economic sociology is “a body of study and research aimed at establishing the links between economic and social phenomena”. Therefore, he adopts a comprehensive approach to economics. He has published many scientific articles and books focusing on economic sociology. His books include Economic Sociology: State, Market, and Society in Modern Capitalism (1998; English version 2002).