Italy's Global Rankings: A Reality Check for Culture and Economy

An opinion piece on Artribune argues that Italy's perceived cultural and economic distinctiveness is not reflected in global rankings. No Italian company or brand appears in the 2018 Interbrand Top 25 global brands. No Italian venture capitalist is in CB Insights' Top 100. No Italian city ranks in ATKearney's Best 25 cities. No Italian research institute is in Clarivate Analytics' rankings. Italy is absent from Business Insider's Top 20 democracies. No Italian artist or sale appears in the Top 100 Contemporary Artworks. The author, Stefano Monti, suggests this reveals an unfounded arrogance about Italy's unique value. However, the FutureBrandIndex shows Italy's brand has grown, especially in culture and tourism. Monti calls for political will to prioritize real competitiveness over social media popularity, urging the government to focus on substantive improvements rather than political squabbles.