ROMA (ITALPRESS) – The Jury chaired by Daniele Franco won “The country that counts. As the numbers tell our story” by Linda Laura Sabbadini, Marsilio, the Economic and Financial Literature Prize “Canova Club” 2026, 40th edition.
Linda Laura Sabbadini’s essay prevailed on the other finalists selected by the Canova Club Readers’ Committee: The easy economy of Carlo Cottarelli (Solferino), digital imperialism of Dario Guarascio (Laterza), Europe between Trump and China of Patrizio Bianchi (the Mill), China explained to the West of Pino Arlacchi (Fazi).
The finalists have been selected among 20 essays published between June 2025 and May 2026 with topics related to economics and finance. The proclamation of the winner will take place during the Cenacolo del Canova Club Roma on Monday, November 16th at 19:30 at the Grand Hotel Parco dei Principi in Rome.
Antonella Polimeni (Rector of the University of Rome “La Sapienza”) and Liliana Faroli Pintozzi (Head editor Esteri Sky TG24) will discuss with the author of data and communication, of representation of reality and democracy, with the moderation of Roberto Basso (Director External Relations of Wind Tre).
The volume “The country that counts. As numbers tell our story,” he explores the role of statistics in the understanding of Italian society, showing how numbers can tell stories, inequalities and social transformations accurately and corresponding to reality.
Sabbadini, with his experience at Istat, uses reliable data to describe phenomena such as demographic changes, gender differences and social conditions. The author points out that statistics are not neutral, but fundamental tools for guiding public policies and defending rights. Through concrete examples, the volume sets prejudices and invites you to read reality with greater awareness. It also proposes a reflection on the value of data as the basis of democracy, against the manipulation of information.
Linda Laura Sabbadini is a statistics, scholar of social changes, pioneer in gender studies. She has been Director of ISTAT since 2000. He has led the radical renewal of social and gender statistics and has been part of numerous high-level groups and centres of excellence of the UN, OECD, Eurostat. He is editorialist of Republic. He received the Grand Officer’s honor from the President of the Republic Sergio Mattarella.
– Photo Marsilio Editore –
(ITALPRESS).
