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Caffè Europa: La formula della meritocrazia è quella giusta? Capacità, impegno e disuguaglianza

On October 26, 2023, the Campus Bookstore in Via delle Pandette 14, Florence hosted a thought-provoking seminar titled "Is the Meritocracy Formula Right? Skills, Dedication, and Inequality." This event brought together experts in the field to discuss the merits and challenges of the concept of meritocracy.

The seminar featured esteemed speakers:

1. Paolo Brunori from the University of Florence and the London School of Economics.
2. Annaelena Valentini, a Pegaso PhD candidate in Economics.
3. Carlos Gil Hernández, from the Joint Research Centre in Seville.

Meritocracy, a system that rewards individuals based on their abilities and effort, has long been debated as the ideal formula for a just society. This event delved into the nuances of meritocracy, exploring questions about its effectiveness in addressing inequalities in society.