Roughly 7 million students from elementary and high school are starting the new school year in Italy. It’s only the first day, and families have already spent a considerable amount on school supplies. School expenses have been on the rise, and this year, Italian families have spent around seven per cent more on school equipment in comparison to last year. Book prices alone increased by 18 per cent compared to the previous year. As a result, buying secondhand books is becoming a more common practice in many Italian households. Additional to supplies, parents must also calculate other expenses, …