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| Publication date |
2008
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| Journal |
Journal of Economic Literature
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| Volume | Issue number |
46 | 2
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| Pages (from-to) |
285-332
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Faculty of Economics and Business (FEB) - Amsterdam Business School Research Institute (ABS-RI)
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| Abstract |
In the last decade, economists have produced a considerable body of research suggesting that the historical origin of a country's laws is highly correlated with a broad range of its legal rules and regulations, as well as with economic outcomes. We summarize this evidence and attempt a unified interpretation. We also address several objections to the empirical claim that legal origins matter. Finally, we assess the implications of this research for economic reform.
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| Document type |
Article
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| Published at |
https://doi.org/10.1257/jel.46.2.285
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