Moreover, Italy is the only specialised state, as in 2006 this sector contributed 3.4% of the value added generated in its non-financial business economy, three times the average contribution recorded across the EU-27 (European Commission, 2009).
Moreover, Italy is the only specialised state, as in 2006 thissector contributed 3.4% of the value added generated in itsnon-financial business economy, three times the averagecontribution recorded across the EU-27 (EuropeanCommission, 2009).