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Institutions and the Allocation of Talent
Natkhov, Natkhov Timur; Polishchuk, Polishchuk Leonid - National Research University Higher School of Economics - 2012
Institutions affect investment decisions, including investments in human capital. Hence institutions are relevant for … the allocation of talent. Good market-supporting institutions attract talent to productive value-creating activities … individuals are particularly sensitive in their career choices to the quality of institutions, and test these predictions on a …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10010720526
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In Europe we trust?
Ritzen, Jo; Haas, Jasmina - 2016
The decrease in the rule of law and in control of corruption in several EU countries is a threat to the cohesion in the EU. Brexit has reinforced the centrifugal forces in the EU. To counter this threat the EU needs to engage in unpopular measures as they infringe on the Member States'...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011637943
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Turning cheap talk into economic growth: On the relationship between property rights and judicial independence
Voigt, Stefan; Gutmann, Jerg - In: Journal of Comparative Economics 41 (2013) 1, pp. 66-73
Among economists, the view that precisely defined and reliably enforced property rights are generally conducive to economic growth has been quasi-unanimous. But recently, some authors have argued that the relationship is more complex than previously acknowledged: property rights reforms might,...
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From Institutions to Financial Development and Growth: What Are the Links?
Fernández Martin, Andrés; Tamayo, César E. - 2015
This paper presents an integrated overview of the literature linking institutions, financial development and economic … impact of institutions on growth through financial development. …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011314189
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From institutions to financial development and growth : what are the links?
Fernández, Andrés; Tamayo, César E. - 2015
This paper presents an integrated overview of the literature linking institutions, financial development and economic … impact of institutions on growth through financial development. …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011290078
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Jordan and the Middle-Income Growth Trap: Arab Springs and Institutional Changes
Coestier, Bénédicte - EconomiX, Université Paris Ouest-Nanterre la Défense … - 2015
institutions, namely formal rules (constitution, judiciary, political system) as well as “personality-based” informal rules … (tribalism, wasta) might explain the middle-income growth trap. More precisely, we highlight that informal institutions, as well … as the distorted use of formal institutions, are a by-product of the process of state formation. They play a part in the …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011240797
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African Development,Partnership and Rationality Challenge:An Exposition
NWAOBI, GODWIN - Volkswirtschaftliche Fakultät, … - 2013
Since 1950s, most African nations have gained independence from their colonial powers. Fortunately, independence has brought many changes to these nations and these include multi-party democratic government and western education systems. Unfortunately, the Africa’s economy is the least...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011259767
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Corruption et Etats fragiles africains
Oasis, Kodila-Tedika; Remy, Bolito-Losembe - Volkswirtschaftliche Fakultät, … - 2013
Drawing from the literature on the determinants of corruption, this article examines the relationship between corruption and the nature of state of fragility. Robust empirical evidence shows a correlation between the level of corruption and state fragility. In a further assessment with the...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011260010
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Transparency, Appropriability and the Early State
Mayshar, Joram; Moav, Omer; Neeman, Zvika - C.E.P.R. Discussion Papers - 2011
We propose a general theory that explains the extent of the state and accounts for related institutions as byproducts …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10009283392