Luigi Einaudi

Luigi Einaudi was an Italian economist, politician, and the second President of Italy, serving from 1948 to 1955. He played a key role in shaping Italy’s post-World War II recovery, emphasizing economic stability, fiscal responsibility, and social cohesion. Einaudi was known for his dedication to democracy, free markets, and education reform. Before presidency, he was a university professor and a governor of Italy’s central bank. His leadership helped Italy transition from dictatorship to democracy and laid foundations for its economic growth in the post-war period.