Carlo Trigilia


Carlo Trigilia is an Italian academic and politician, who served as the minister of territorial cohesion from 28 April 2013 to February 2014.

Early life and education

Trigilia was born in Syracuse on 18 June 1951. He graduated from the University of Florence with a degree in sociology in 1974.

Career

Trigilia taught at universities of Palermo, Trento and Harvard. He is professor of economic sociology at the University of Florence. He is a member of the Partitio Democratico or Democratic Party. He was appointed minister of territorial cohesion to the cabinet led by prime minister Enrico Letta on 28 April 2013, replacing Fabrizio Barca in the post. 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's term ended in February 2014 when the Renzi cabinet was formed.

Views and works

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.
Trigilia has published many scientific articles and books focusing on economic sociology. His books include Economic Sociology: State, Market, and Society in Modern Capitalism.