Cavour's Economic Policies

Cavour's economic policies aimed to modernize Italy’s economy by promoting infrastructure, industry, and trade. He supported building railways and improving transportation to connect regions and facilitate commerce. Cavour encouraged agriculture, manufacturing, and foreign investment to boost economic growth. His focus was on creating a strong, unified economic foundation that could support Italy’s political unification efforts. These policies helped lay the groundwork for Italy’s overall development by making markets more efficient and encouraging entrepreneurship while maintaining fiscal responsibility.