On November 19th, 2024, the research units of the University of Messina and the Mediterranean University of Reggio Calabria presented the results of their project during the seminar Il condizionamento della criminalità organizzata sull’operatività delle imprese, held at the Mediterranean University of Reggio Calabria. Speakers at the seminar included:
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Prof. Giuseppe Zimbalatti, Rector of the Mediterranean University of Reggio Calabria;
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Dr. Antonino Tramontana, President of the Chamber of Commerce of Reggio Calabria.
The presentations were as follows:
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“The Influence of the Mafia on the Economy: A Composite Indicator to Assess Mafia Presence and Its Impact on Business Efficiency”, Prof. Antonio Fabio Forgione and Prof. Carlo Migliardo, University of Messina;
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“Organized Crime and Bank Credit: The Impact of Crime Perception on Lending Restrictions”, Prof. Antonio Fabio Forgione, Prof. Carlo Migliardo, and Dr. Marco Spadaro, University of Messina;
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“The Impact of the Legality Rating on Business Efficiency: Empirical Evidence from the Italian Context”, Prof. Antonio Fabio Forgione, University of Messina;
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“Organized Crime and Business Performance: Preliminary Findings from Ongoing Research by the Mediterranea University of Reggio Calabria Research Unit” — Prof. Domenico Nicolò and Prof. Marcella Scrimitore, Mediterranean University of Reggio Calabria.
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Contributions by: Dr. Angelo Gaglioti, Lecturer in the Economics of Crime, Mediterranean University of Reggio Calabria, Chef Filippo Cogliandro, entrepreneur in the restaurant industry.
