It is primarily service-based, employing over 65% of the population.

The north is highly industrialized (75% of the country's wealth), while the south is more agricultural and less developed.

High public debt (5th largest debtor worldwide).

Italy's GDP dropped by about 5.5% after the Lehman Brothers bankruptcy.

Unemployment rose to about 8% immediately, peaking at 13% in 2013, with youth unemployment reaching 28%.

Public debt is projected to reach 160% of GDP.

GDP is expected to drop by up to 18% by June 2021.

Over 3 million workers were laid off from over 178,000 companies.

Income inequality, the gap between the rich and the poor.

Adopting policies to accelerate income growth among the poorest 40%.

Reform the political system for more stability and fewer political parties.

Repair the banking system.

Recession

Unemployed

Savings

Revenue/Income

Inequality

Debt

Growth/Decline

To be bankrupt

Industrialization

To manufacture

Products

Companies/Businesses

Consumers