affiliates located in CEE. A one percent larger wage gap between Sweden and CEE is estimated to be associated with 140 fewer jobs …

indicator of output quality, Finland is the most efficient Nordic country (often fully efficient), whereas Sweden and especially …

, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Sweden, Switzerland and the UK. Exploiting within-country variation, we show that a one …

’), Sweden decided for much lighter restrictions. Empirically, we use novel administrative data on weekly new unemployment and … furlough spells from all 56 regions of the Nordic countries to compare the labor market outcomes of Sweden with the ones of its … neighbors. Our evidence suggests that the labor markets of all countries were severely hit by the pandemic, although Sweden …

-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 …, societal norms, and institutions. Religion affects physical capital accumulation by influencing thrift and financial …

recommendations. We find that voting recommendations do indeed matter, implying that even in a secularized world, religion plays a …

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. …

institution embedded in the Voodoo religion and a recent secular institution in the form of fishing committees. Using household …