Mario Monti
Mario Monti
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Full Name and Common Aliases
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Mario Monti is an Italian economist and politician who has served as the Prime Minister of Italy from 2011 to 2013.
Birth and Death Dates
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Born on February 19, 1943, in Varese, Italy. Still alive.
Nationality and Profession(s)
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Nationality: Italian
Professions:
Economist
Politician
Early Life and Background
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Mario Monti was born into a family of intellectuals. His father, Mario Monti Sr., was an engineer, and his mother, Gabriella Cattaneo Monti, was a writer and journalist. Growing up in a household that valued education and intellectual pursuits, Monti developed a strong interest in economics from an early age.
Monti earned his degree in economics at the University of Milan, where he later became a professor of international trade policy. He also holds a Ph.D. in economics from Yale University.
Major Accomplishments
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As Prime Minister, Monti implemented several key policies aimed at stabilizing Italy's economy and addressing its debt crisis. These included:
Austerity measures to reduce the country's budget deficit
Economic reforms to increase competitiveness and growth
Measures to boost employment and stimulate business investmentNotable Works or Actions
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As an economist, Monti has made significant contributions to the field of international trade policy. He has written several influential books on the subject, including "A Map to the Future" (1994) and "The World Trade in Primary Commodities" (1987).
In addition to his work as Prime Minister, Monti has also served as:
European Commissioner for Competition from 1995 to 1999
* Member of the Italian Senate from 2001 to 2013
Impact and Legacy
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Monti's tenure as Prime Minister was marked by a series of difficult economic reforms. While his policies were unpopular with some Italians, they helped stabilize the country's economy and restore investor confidence.
Today, Monti is widely recognized for his expertise on international trade policy and his commitment to addressing Italy's economic challenges.
Why They Are Widely Quoted or Remembered
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Mario Monti is a highly respected economist and politician who has made significant contributions to Italy's economic development. His work as Prime Minister, particularly in the areas of austerity measures and economic reforms, has had a lasting impact on the country.
As a leading expert on international trade policy, Monti continues to be sought after for his insights and analysis on global economic trends.
Quotes by Mario Monti
I know that speaking with parties, which I do, but not very often, is seen by many as a 'contamination.'
If the euro becomes a factor promoting Europe’s drifting apart, then the foundation of the European project is destroyed.
In the area of macroeconomic policies, I think we’ll see more centralization, like in the budgetary sphere.
Reference to the territory and total disregard for the nationality of the companies is of course the best guarantee that competition assessment remain just that and doesn’t get affected by trade or other considerations.
A lot of the American press at the time was saying ‘just watch what happens when Bertelsmann tries to buy EMI, that will be a moment of truth that will show the Commission’s true colors.’ Well, that deal never happened either.
The commission is determined to intervene in cases where measures taken by undertakings jeopardize the proper functioning of the single market, ... Such measures constitute a very serious infringement of European competition rules and must be dealt with severely.
All I am saying is I will be a senator - should there be any special circumstance where the political forces would believe that there might be a need for my service, I would consider it.
These are important cases for the development of music services offered online to consumers and there are potentially a number of issues which merit close examination.
My aspiration is not to be loved. It is that my government be respected and credible.
Reference to the territory and total disregard for the nationality of the companies is of course the best guarantee that competition assessment remain just that and doesn't get affected by trade or other considerations.