solved in a quasiexplicit form by computing both the optimal dividend and the optimal debt. Finally, we calibrate the model … particular, our results show that the optimal dividend is smooth over time and that leverage is predominantly constant over time …

We use four ways of the European Social Survey, covering 2000 to 2008, to analyze the effect of religion on happiness … the effects of belonging to an organized religion from the effect of holding religious beliefs, we find that the former … lowers happiness while the latter raises it. We interpret this as evidence that the tangible aspects of religion (such as …

The interplay between religion and the economy has occupied social scientists for long. We construct a unique panel of … doubt on causal interpretations of the religion-economy nexus in Prussian secularization. …

I investigate empirically the role of religion and political institutions in policies against human trafficking, using … influence of religion on the overall 3P Anti-trafficking Policy Index is driven by protection and prevention policies. As … empirical findings regarding the association between religion, political institutions, and human development. …

This paper surveys the recent social science literature on religion in economic history, covering both socioeconomic … causes and consequences of religion. Following the rapidly growing literature, it focuses on the three main monotheisms … facilitated a close historical interconnection of religion with political power and conflict. Second, human capital often played a …