freedom is frequently associated with electoral democracy, developments in countries such as Hungary, Poland, Turkey and … Russia, where elected populist leaders with authoritarian tendencies rule, suggest that electoral democracy may not be the … provide a firmer foundation. We investigate empirically how electoral democracy and judicial independence relate to personal …

freedom is frequently associated with electoral democracy, developments in countries such as Hungary, Poland, Turkey and … Russia, where elected populist leaders with authoritarian tendencies rule, suggest that electoral democracy may not be the … provide a firmer foundation. We investigate empirically how electoral democracy and judicial independence relate to personal …

We investigate empirically how electoral democracy and judicial independence relate to personal freedom. While judicial … independence is positively and robustly related to personal freedom in all its forms, electoral democracy displays a robust …

freedom is frequently associated with electoral democracy, developments in countries such as Hungary, Poland, Turkey and … Russia, where elected populist leaders with authoritarian tendencies rule, suggest that electoral democracy may not be the … provide a firmer foundation. We investigate empirically how electoral democracy and judicial independence relate to personal …

, efficiency and growth. We find that left regimes, choosing more progressive redistribution, maintain better environmental quality …, which supports empirical research. Inequality does not appear to be harmful for the environment, and it dampens the effect … of democracy imperfections on redistribution. …

implications for environment, efficiency and growth. We find that left regimes, choosing more progressive redistribution, maintain … better environmental quality, which supports empirical research. Inequality does not appear to be harmful for the environment …, and it dampens the effect of democracy imperfections on redistribution. …

to the latter, it raises a conundrum: if populist policies are detrimental to economic growth, as most economists agree …

measure the single dimensions affects economic growth. The results show that over all, institutions promote growth in long run …

The role of institutions in promoting economic growth and development has generated considerable interest among … researchers and practitioners in recent years. This paper explores the role of state institutions in promoting growth using a GMM … econometric model. Specifically it attempted to test impact of two dimensions of institutions on growth using recently developed …

concise overview of the report in the eight areas it covers: poverty, education, employment and inequality, energy, the …