Small businesses account for more than 70 percent of Italy's gross domestic product. But they haven't been growing.
One example is the country's famed accordion industry, which has enjoyed a resurgence — but also wants to stay small.
resurgenceItaly's Accordion Industry: Tiny And ThrivingNPR Programs: Morning Edition Sun, 01/08/2012 - 11:01pm
Rhubarb: Reviving A Forgotten CropNPR Programs: Morning Edition Fri, 06/26/2009 - 3:30am
Years ago, Jim Crawford of New Morning Farm noticed that rhubarb had fallen out of favor. His Pennsylvania neighbors were letting the tart perennial languish in their gardens. |
