Djankov, Simeon; La Porta, Rafael; López-de-Silanes, … - C.E.P.R. Discussion Papers - 2001
We present new data on the regulation of entry of start-up firms in 85 countries. The data covers the number of … are extremely high in most countries. Countries with heavier regulation of entry have higher corruption and larger … have lighter regulation of entry. The evidence is inconsistent with public interest theories of regulation, but supports …
