Joint Research Center

Generative Studies: The Complete Framework

An illustrated introduction to Generative Studies, Generative Structural Studies, and Generative Cognition Studies—from neighboring academic fields to social application. Generative Studies examines not only completed outcomes, but the processes through which reality, cognition,...

Divided autonomy: fiscal decentralisation across Italian regions and municipalities

This paper shows how granular subnational data reveal asymmetries invisible in national aggregates by constructing indicators of fiscal autonomy, revenue composition and fiscal dependence for Italian regional and municipal governments using the novel OECD’s REGOFI and MUNIFI data...