The association of economic and cultural capital with the NEET rate: differential geographical and temporal patterns

Abstract Using data from 103 Italian provinces, we investigated the relationship between local/regional development, and NEET. We constructed an indicator of cultural capital another economic studied their relation with NEET rate. Covariance Structure Analysis Generalized Least Squares estimation was employed, considering a three time-points retrospective model. Results indicate consistent protective effect on rate, both in short run (2 years) medium (10 years). However, this has been obtained Central provinces (at 2 10 Southern years), but not Northern provinces. A mediation analysis indicated that, historically, may partly mediate capital. did detect significant direct which is strongly mediated by action Together, these results denote that strong predictor NEET, very competitive areas.