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Politics and Religion

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  • Belloc, Marianna

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In this work, we provide a dedicated and systematic review and organization of the most recent literature on the relationship between politics and religion. This nexus is relevant to economists not only per se, as it shapes preference formation, individual behavior, and policy choices, but also because it constitutes a key determinant of several socioeconomic outcomes. First, we analyze the existing contributions on the religious legitimacy of political power and its role in driving the relationship between political and religious leaders. Second, we examine the literature on political rulers’ interference in the religious sphere, including the establishment of state religions, cooperation with religious authorities, and restrictions on religious liberty. Third, we discuss the effects of organized religion and religious beliefs on political preferences, voting behavior, and institutional change. Finally, we briefly consider the broader economic and social consequences of the interplay between politics and religion.

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  • Belloc, Marianna, 2025. "Politics and Religion," CEPR Discussion Papers 20356, Centre for Economic Policy Research.
    • Handle: RePEc:cpr:ceprdp:20356
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    • Z12 - Other Special Topics - - Cultural Economics - - - Religion
    • D02 - Microeconomics - - General - - - Institutions: Design, Formation, Operations, and Impact
    • D72 - Microeconomics - - Analysis of Collective Decision-Making - - - Political Processes: Rent-seeking, Lobbying, Elections, Legislatures, and Voting Behavior
    • N30 - Economic History - - Labor and Consumers, Demography, Education, Health, Welfare, Income, Wealth, Religion, and Philanthropy - - - General, International, or Comparative
    • N40 - Economic History - - Government, War, Law, International Relations, and Regulation - - - General, International, or Comparative
    • P00 - Political Economy and Comparative Economic Systems - - General - - - General

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