How and why does distant political and economic history shape the functioning of current institutions? This paper … (as opposed to limited) morality are widespread in societies that were ruled by non-despotic political institutions in the … distant past. Second, well functioning institutions are often observed in countries or regions where individual values are …

institutional development, reflecting the expansion of formal institutions, and national culture, an important informal institution …Corporate reputation is becoming more important to managers and scholars around the world. However, little is known …