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Church and State: An Economic Analysis

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  • Keith N. Hylton
  • Yulia Rodionova
  • Fei Deng

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What purpose is served by a government's protection of religious liberty? Many have been suggested, the most prominent of which center on the protection of freedom of belief and expression. However, since every regulation potentially interferes with religious freedom, it is useful to consider more concrete purposes that could suggest limits on the degree to which religious liberty should be protected. This article focuses on the concrete economic consequences of state regulation of religion. We examine the effects of state regulation on corruption, economic growth, and inequality. The results suggest that laws and practices burdening religion enhance corruption. Laws burdening religion reduce economic growth and are positively associated with inequality. Copyright 2011, Oxford University Press.

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  • Keith N. Hylton & Yulia Rodionova & Fei Deng, 2011. "Church and State: An Economic Analysis," American Law and Economics Review, American Law and Economics Association, vol. 13(2), pages 402-452.
    • Handle: RePEc:oup:amlawe:v:13:y:2011:i:2:p:402-452
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    1. Chowdhury, Reza H. & Maung, Min, 2018. "Historical ties between nations: How do they matter in cross-border mergers and acquisitions?," International Review of Economics & Finance, Elsevier, vol. 58(C), pages 30-48.

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