Municipalities at risk of mafia infiltrations? They also represent damage for the pockets of citizens residing in that center. This is confirmed by an algorithm developed by some researchers from the Bankitalia financial information unit. The study aims to estimate, through statistical approaches and automatic learning algorithms (Machine Learning), the risk of mafia infiltration in Italian municipal administrations between 2016 and 2021 In fact, some recurring patterns emerged from the examination of the financial statements are returned. Among the evidence that emerged there is certainly the hiccup operation of the tax system. The collection of local taxes – In the head there are IMU and TARI – often a collapse and where organized crime is present, the coffers remain dry.
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