Tertiary Education Levels in our Country are Insufficient for the Needs of the Contemporary Economy and Society

Gianfranco Viesti

doi:10.6092/issn.3034-8544/18967

Tertiary Education Levels in our Country are Insufficient for the Needs of the Contemporary Economy and Society

Authors

Gianfranco Viesti University of Bari Aldo Moro

Gianfranco Viesti is full professor of Applied Economics at the Department of Political Science at the University of Bari 'Aldo Moro'. His research activities, since 1983, cover topics in regional, industrial and international economics. He is the author of 20 books and about 200 scientific contributions. His most recent books are: Riuscirà il PNRR a rilanciare l'Italia?, Donzelli 2023 and Contro la secessione dei ricchi. Autonomie regionali e unità nazionale, Laterza 2023.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.6092/issn.3034-8544/18967

Keywords:

Tertiary Education, University Policies, Productivity Dynamics, Geographical Disparities

Abstract

The text discusses the inadequacy of tertiary education levels in Italy to meet the demands of the contemporary economy and society. The analysis reveals concerning statistics, indicating a significant lag in educational attainment among young Italians, particularly in southern regions. It highlights the economic implications of this educational gap, affecting productivity, entrepreneurship, and overall economic growth. Factors contributing to the low levels of university graduates include meager entry rates into the university system and lower rates of study completion.

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Published

2024-01-25

How to Cite

Viesti, G. (2024). Tertiary Education Levels in our Country are Insufficient for the Needs of the Contemporary Economy and Society. Urbana, 1(1), 20–26. https://doi.org/10.6092/issn.3034-8544/18967