arise from long-term processes influenced by geography, major historical events, culture, and, less commonly, religion. This … chapter reviews the available evidence to demonstrate that religion has a strong effect on formal (laws, judicial and … empirical challenges inherent in the study of religion and institutions, and proposes way to overcome them. It also suggests …

Does culture affect female labor supply? In this paper, we address this question using a recent approach to measuring … the effects of culture on economic outcomes, i.e. the epidemiological approach. We focus on migrants, who come from … behavior. We also extend the epidemiological approach to analyze the effects of religion on female labor supply. More …

This paper examines the relationship between religion and home bias. We propose a simple theoretical framework that … suggests that countries interacting via their representative individuals might show a certain degree of religion …

This paper examines the relationship between religion and home bias. We propose a simple theoretical framework that … suggests that countries interacting via their representative individuals might show a certain degree of religion …

negatively correlated with growth-supporting formal institutions. -- culture ; economic development ; institutions ; property … rights ; religion …

variable examined was religion. Overall, nearly 70 percent believed that accepting a bribe could never be justified. Attitudes … toward bribery were ranked on the basis of religion. The Jewish respondents were least opposed to accepting a bribe, while … the Muslim respondents were most opposed. Religion was a significant demographic variable. Overall, women were slightly …

empirical estimation that employs data from 32 countries (included in the International Social Survey Program: Religion II …

empirical estimation that employs data from 32 countries (included in the International Social Survey Program: Religion II … ; religion ; fertility ; secularization ; ISSP …