Nelle aree interne il confine tra pubblico e privato è sempre più sottile. Soprattutto in fatto di cultura
The article examines the blurring line between public and private roles in Italy's internal areas, particularly in cultural heritage management. It contrasts 20th-century certainties—such as Milton Friedman's clear division between state and market—with today's more ambiguous reality, where private entities like foundations and companies increasingly take charge of archaeological sites, maintenance, and cultural assets that generate public benefits. Examples include the Fondazione Archeologica Canosina, which won the Premio Francovich, and the Fondazione Mont'e Prama.
This matters because it reflects a broader shift in how cultural heritage is sustained in regions where the state is less present, raising questions about accountability, public access, and the very definition of 'public good.' The article challenges traditional economic doctrines and highlights a pragmatic, hybrid model that could influence cultural policy in Italy and beyond.