This research explores the cultural origins of observed differences in the strength of patent rights across countries. The analysis establishes empirically that pairwise differences in patent rights strength between countries are associated with their cultural differences relative to the United...

A large body of research suggests that better-looking people are associated with a variety of positive economic outcomes, an effect labeled the beauty premium. However, the vast majority of this evidence has been demonstrated in WEIRD (Western, Educated, Industrialized, Rich, and Democratic)...