This paper examines the effects of reforms and religion on happiness in transition economies. Earlier literature …-sectional Life in Transition Survey data and historical data on religions, I examine if religion insures against economic reforms …. The endogeneity of religion is taken into account. The findings suggest that economic reforms may have both positive and …

but significant, comprehensive market reforms have a positive impact on unemployment, albeit only in the medium term. …

prevalence of manufacturing dualism. We examine whether tariff reforms, industrial de-licensing and the withdrawal of reservation … informal and formal firms in Indian manufacturing. We find strong evidence that economic reforms have exacerbated dualism by …

regulatory reforms. Democracy may be conducive to reform, as politicians embrace growth-enhancing reforms to win elections. On … the other hand, authoritarian regimes may not worry as much about public opinion and could undertake reforms that are … painful in the short run but bring long-term benefits. We test these alternative hypotheses, using data on regulatory reforms …