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Economic Institutions and Human Well-Being: A Cross-National Analysis

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Seth W. Norton () (Department of Business and Economics, Wheaton College)

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Economic institutions are widely thought to be important in enhancing human well-being. Other scholars emphasize geography in determining economic deprivation and development. This paper examines both types of factors and finds that property rights and economic freedom substantially reduce poverty and enhance economic development.

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Volume (Year): 29 (2003)
Issue (Month): 1 (Winter)
Pages: 23-40
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Keywords: Development; Economic Institution; Institutions; Well Being;

Find related papers by JEL classification:
I31 - Health, Education, and Welfare - - Welfare and Poverty - - - General Welfare
O17 - Economic Development, Technological Change, and Growth - - Economic Development - - - Formal and Informal Sectors; Shadow Economy; Institutional Arrangements
I32 - Health, Education, and Welfare - - Welfare and Poverty - - - Measurement and Analysis of Poverty

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