settoriali

Settoriali is the plural form of the Italian adjective settoriale, meaning relating to or focused on a specific sector. It is used to describe policies, data, actions, or analyses that target or characterize one particular sector of the economy, society, or administration rather than the whole system.

Etymology and usage notes: The term derives from settore, sector. As an adjective, settoriale can describe both masculine and feminine nouns in the singular, with the plural form settoriali used for both genders. In practice, phrases such as interventi settoriali, politiche settoriali, dati settoriali, and conti settoriali are common in economic, administrative, and statistical language.

Applications in policy and analysis: In public policy, settoriali measures are those designed for a specific sector, such as energy, agriculture, or transportation, rather than broad, economy-wide reforms. In economics and planning, sectoral development refers to strategies aimed at particular industries or service areas. The term is frequently used in planning documents, impact assessments, and budgetary discussions to indicate targeted rather than universal approaches.

Statistics and national accounts: In statistics, dati settoriali describe information disaggregated by sector, enabling analysis of performance and trends within each area. In national accounts, conti settoriali refer to sectoral accounts that classify economic activity by sectors like households, non-profit institutions, corporations, and government, facilitating comparisons and policy evaluation.

See also: sector, sectoral policy, national accounts, economic classification.