2 November 2026 – Monday
2 November 2026 – Monday

Monday Briefing 02/11/2026

Chi Possiede Le Città?

Europe’s Champion Dilemma

So, Where Are You From?

Perché abbiamo ancora bisogno dei classici greci

Violence is Never the Answer in Democratic Politics

luigi.marsero@studbocconi.it | + posts
I'm a student in Bocconi-HEC Paris BIG program with a deep passion for contemporary art. Over the past two years, my writing experience at a local newspaper enabled me to earn registration in the Order of journalists (list of "pubblicisti" of the Piedmont) and I’m eager to continue writing and expanding my knowledge. I enjoy sharing my passions, learning from mistakes and continuously improving.
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Young Ventures Hits Campus: Backing the Next Generation of Founders

On September 1, 2026, Young Ventures will officially launch, introducing a student-led platform designed to support innovative founders at the earliest stages of their entrepreneurial journey.The initiative was founded by Davide Franchini, a third-year management student at Bocconi, with…
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L’arte come funzione pubblica: perché il bello è un bene comune

Quale ruolo può svolgere l'arte nella costruzione delle città del futuro? Dalla valorizzazione dei territori alla creazione di nuovi spazi culturali, una riflessione sul rapporto tra patrimonio, identità urbana e interesse collettivo a cura dell'European Youth Think Tank. 
Di Luigi Capoani, docente di Economia Internazionale presso l’Università Ca’ Foscari di Venezia e presidente dell’European Youth Think Tank (EYTT) e Luigi Marsero, analista dell’European Youth Think Tank.  Come European Youth Think Tank (EYTT), organizzazione non profit che riunisce giovani ricercatori, ci interessiamo non…
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Private credit sotto pressione: sempre meno “private” e sempre meno “credit”? 

In un contesto economico e geopolitico instabile, le reazioni dei mercati e le aspettative degli investitori tendono a influenzarsi in modo reciproco, con effetti sull’intero sistema finanziario. In questo quadro, il private credit è tornato al centro dell’attenzione, non tanto per una crisi…
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Bocconian Ideas for Composition: Stefano Corvino’s Thoughts on Contemporary Musicmaking  

Stefano Corvino, Bocconi alumnus and author of The Lost Composer, presented his piano suite Korean Inventions, Op. 2 in a recording session held in Milan with Spanish pianist Juan Francisco Otón Martínez. Through his reflections on contemporary musicmaking, Corvino criticizes the excessive self-referentiality of parts of the avant-garde and argues for a return to music as emotional and social communication. His artistic vision combines musical complexity with accessibility, proposing a contemporary language capable of reconnecting composers and audiences.
On Friday, April 10th, 2026 the recording of the piano suite Korean Inventions, Op. 2 by Stefano Corvino took place at the milanese studio OFFICINA in Via Tolstoj.  Now a manager at ATOZ Services (Luxembourg), Stefano Corvino belongs to an earlier generation of Bocconi graduates, with…
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From Art to Equity: is Fractional Ownership redefining collecting?

When a masterpiece is segmented into shares, its aesthetic value remains intact but its social function changes.
Rapidly evolving financial markets and digital technologies are increasingly redefining consumption patterns and challenging traditional notions of property. Not immune to these transformations, the art sector is responding by integrating models such as fractional ownership. This concept first took shape in real estate during the twentieth…
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Weaponizing ESG: How Sustainable Finance Is Aligning with the Defense Industry

Green investing… in weapons? ESG funds were built to promote sustainability, yet billions are now flowing into the defense industry. Since 2021, “green” investments in arms have tripled, blurring the line between ethics and geopolitics. Is security the new sustainability? Read more on our website.
Green investing…in weapons? ESG funds were built to promote sustainability, yet billions are now flowing into the defense industry. Since 2021, “green” investments in arms have tripled, blurring the line between ethics and geopolitics. Is security the new sustainability?…
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From the UK to Milan: the post-Brexit wealth migration and its social costs

Italy and the UK now face the common challenge of rebuilding stability. Italy will primarily address this task from a social perspective, as rising inequalities strain urban cohesion, while the United Kingdom will need to pursue stability mainly through economic recovery and long-term growth. Will either country succeed?
Italy and the UK now face the common challenge of rebuilding stability. Italy will primarily address this task from a social perspective, as rising inequalities strain urban cohesion, while the United Kingdom will need to pursue stability mainly through…
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Richer and Bolder: How Women Collectors Are Redefining the Future of the Art Market?

Women collectors are reshaping the art market amid economic volatility, allocating more wealth to art and embracing diversification. The 2025 Art Basel and UBS Survey highlights their growing influence, particularly in digital art, emerging artists, and collections featuring more women artists, signaling a more proactive, trend-shaping approach.
In a world shaped by geopolitical disruptions and economic volatility, the art market has proven resilient, supported by a younger and more diverse collector community. In 2025, High Net Worth Individuals devoted an average of 20% of their assets…
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A Decade Without the One-Child Policy: Has China Reversed Its Demographic Fate?  

Ten years ago, on the 29th of October 2015, the Chinese Communist Party officially announced the end of the one-child policy, an experiment in demographic engineering destined to reshape the economy, culture and society of the Asian giant.  
Ten years ago, on the 29th of October 2015, the Chinese Communist Party officially announced the end of the one-child policy, an experiment in demographic engineering destined to reshape the economy, culture and society of the Asian giant.   But…
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Glamour Crisis: The New Challenges of the Fashion Industry

The luxury fashion industry, once driven by status and desire, is facing one of its deepest crises. As consumer confidence declines and revenues giants like LVMH and Kering continue to fall, the sector must confront not only economic downturn but also growing scrutiny over labor practices and value for money.
Status, self-confidence and desire are some of the main driving forces that lead many consumers to believe they can’t live without designer clothes. Especially in the era of social media, where ostentation is an everyday occurrence, the attention to…
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Glamour Crisis: The New Challenges of the Fashion Industry 

The luxury fashion industry, once driven by status and desire, is facing one of its deepest crises. As consumer confidence declines and revenues giants like LVMH and Kering continue to fall, the sector must confront not only economic downturn but also growing scrutiny over labor practices and value for money.
Status, self-confidence and desire are some of the main driving forces that lead many consumers to believe they can’t live without designer clothes. Especially in the era of social media, where ostentation is an everyday occurrence, the attention to…
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AI’s Bubble: The Costs and Benefits of Investor Hype

Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, warns that investors may be overexcited about artificial intelligence. As concerns over hype, costs, and limits grow, experts debate whether AI is entering bubble territory—or laying the groundwork for long-term innovation
“Are we in a phase where investors as a whole are overexcited about AI? My opinion is yes” declares Sam Altman, CEO of Open AI, during a recent interview with The Verge and other reporters in San Francesco.  The…
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Beyond the Crisis Lens: Investing in Africa’s Long-Term Future

In our collective imagination, we often associate Africa with a vast and fascinating land, rich in places to explore. However, at the same time, it still remains a largely underdeveloped continent – both in economical and institutionalterms – with a high poverty rate. In addition, due to prevailing media narratives, we…
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When capital meets excellence: Private Equity at the service of Made in Italy 

What exactly is private equity? How can a performance-oriented, financial industry affect companies operating in sectors so deeply rooted in the "Made in Italy" identity? 
Nowadays, in a society increasingly oriented towards performance and competitiveness, both workers and companies are confronted with the opportunities and risks that arise from the world of finance. In this context, we hear with increasing frequency of private equity,…
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Anestesia pura: alla ricerca del dolore 

Felici e appagati, abbiamo tutto ciò che ci serve e, se qualcosa sembra mancarci, basta un click per trovarci il corriere sotto casa in attesa della consegna del pacco. In una società che ha fatto della gratificazione immediata la…
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Ugo Mulas: beyond the lens of a photographic pioneer

Continuously surrounded by images, photos, tiktoks, reels and an overwhelming flow of media content, we sometimes need to stop scrolling and try to ask ourselves: what is the role of the image today? Who is the photographer? Is he…
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YouTube turns 20: the story of a daring idea that became a digital empire

Are you looking for a tutorial to cook the perfect risotto to impress all your friends? Or maybe you need a clear explanation of a subject which is giving you a hard time? Perhaps you need some travel tips…
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Milano: la “città delle opportunità” sempre più inaccessibile

Tra le città italiane Milano è in testa alla classifica per affitti più alti con 22,54 €/m² seguita da Firenze (20,74 €/m²), Bologna (16,80€/m²) e Roma (16,52€/m²). Nel caso di una compravendita il costo medio di un locale è…