This volume commemorates the centenary of Economics at the University of Trieste, the institution’s founding academic core and today represented by the Department of Economics, Business, Mathematics and Statistics “Bruno de Finetti” (DEAMS). Through a reflection on one hundred years of teaching, research and institutional service, the volume retraces a path of growth, innovation and commitment to the advancement of knowledge and the development of the wider community. It pays tribute to the generations of scholars, staff and students who have contributed to shaping the Department’s identity and legacy, highlighting their role in academic progress, professional education and regional development. The contributions collected here underscore the enduring value of interdisciplinary research, close engagement with society and the transmission of knowledge across generations. While celebrating the achievements of the past, the volume also looks to the future, emphasizing the challenges and opportunities facing higher education in an increasingly complex and evolving world. The centenary thus serves not only as a moment of remembrance, but also as an occasion to reaffirm DEAMS’ mission as a driver of scientific, cultural and social innovation.