). While a number of empirical studies demonstrate that higher religiosity is associated with higher happiness at the level of …

functioning of institutions: political accountability. The main idea is that voters who share norms of generalized morality demand … frequent in electoral districts with high social capital. -- Social Capital ; Culture ; Political Agency …

functioning of institutions: political accountability. The main idea is that voters who share values and beliefs that foster …

This article analyses the dynamics of trust in institutions, which underpin the legitimacy of social order, on the … state where people not only trust specific institutions, but also enjoy a sense of security from threats and the ability to …, while the importance attributed to respecting private property rights increased. Trust in social institutions is shown to be …