Becker, Sascha O.; Rubin, Jared; Woessmann, Ludger - 2023
, societal norms, and institutions. Religion affects physical capital accumulation by influencing thrift and financial …—together with standard growth models to frame the role of religion in economic growth. Unifying a growing literature, we argue that … religion can enhance or impinge upon economic growth through all four elements because it shapes individual preferences …