Il fascismo ‘liberista’ e la ‘quasi abolizione’ dell’imposta di successione del 1923

In summer 1923, in the midst of ‘fight’ to balance budget, Minister Alberto De Stefani announced abolition inheritance tax, pursuant ‘full powers’ granted government by Parliament. This – possibly most iconic act ‘financial restauration’ carried on provoked surprise and interest country abroad but was substantially overlooked historians. chapter first outcome a research progress offers historical reconstruction this episode early 1920s Italian economic history, documenting both positions an influent advisor Stefani, economist Maffeo Pantaleoni, even more, lobbying activity pressure groups such as bankers’ association, influential businessman linked Mussolini Cesare Goldmann, young, very proactive association notaries. Moreover, surveys way which international media reported case politics inequality, offering different perspective crucial period consolidation Fascist power.