I use parametric and non-parametric econometric techniques to show that education stimulates economic reforms. Lack of media freedom influences economic reforms in a negative way. The impact of schooling rises as media freedom diminishes

This study examines whether differences in monetary policy are associated with diverging effects of public spending on growth. At first stage, we estimate public spending multipliers for each country of the European Union (EU). Their size varies considerably across countries. Then we incorporate...

This study examines whether differences in public sector efficiency are associated with diverging effects of public investment on growth. At first stage, we estimate public investment multipliers for each country of the European Union (EU). Their size varies considerably across countries. Then...