International connections through trade, foreign direct investment, migration, the Internet, and other channels are critical for the transmission of knowledge and growth and form macroeconomic linkages. But how much knowledge is transmitted to a country is not only the result of the overall...

International connections through trade, foreign direct investment, migration, the Internet, and other channels are critical for the transmission of knowledge and growth and form macroeconomic linkages. But how much knowledge is transmitted to a country is not only the result of the overall...

Globalization has increased exponentially since the mid-twentieth century with the advent shipping containers, digital technologies and air transport. Being well-connected has important implications not only for incomes, but the transfer of ideas and growth enhancing technology. This study finds...

Finance might help mobilize greater resources for investment, improve allocation efficiency, and boost economic growth, but since the global economic crisis this relationship has come under increased skepticism. Particularly, the often used indicator of financial depth - private credit to...