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Institution and Development Revisited:A Nonparametric Approach

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The paper uses nonparametric methodology to examine the role of institutions in understanding differential levels of development across countries. This technique estimates first order derivatives for every country allowing a deeper look into the impact of institutions on development. The preliminary cross-country findings show that (i) institutional quality positively and significantly increases development quality; and (ii) results remain ‘robust’ for different model specifications and choice of additional control variables. The analysis is carried out for a set of 102 countries over 1980 to 2004. Similar to parametric results established in the literature, the nonparametric analysis lends further support to the view that institutions matter in the context of economic policies and geographic factors.

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  • Sudip Ranjan Basu, 2008. "Institution and Development Revisited:A Nonparametric Approach," IHEID Working Papers 05-2008, Economics Section, The Graduate Institute of International Studies, revised Mar 2008.
    • Handle: RePEc:gii:giihei:heidwp05-2008
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    1. Akinleye, Oludiran & Adekunle, Ibrahim, 2019. "Institutions and Macroeconomic Instability in Nigeria," MPRA Paper 98829, University Library of Munich, Germany.
    2. Das, Monica & Basu, Sudip R., 2023. "Inclusive bank based financial development in countries with special needs: A semiparametric analysis," Economic Analysis and Policy, Elsevier, vol. 80(C), pages 740-753.
    3. José Ernesto Amorós & Pekka Stenholm, 2013. "The Influence of the Quality of Government Institutions on Entrepreneurial Motivation: Exploring the Variance across Countries," Working Papers 1401, Departament Empresa, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, revised Dec 2013.
    4. G. Olanrewaju & S. Tella & B. Adesoye, 2019. "Institutional Quality, Financial Inclusion and Inclusive Growth: Causality Evidence from Nigeria," Economic and Financial Review, Central Bank of Nigeria, vol. 57(3), September.
    5. Man, Georg, 2014. "Political competition and economic growth: A nonlinear relationship?," European Journal of Political Economy, Elsevier, vol. 36(C), pages 287-302.
    6. G. Olanrewaju & S. Tella & B. Adesoye, 2019. "Institutional Quality, Financial Inclusion and Inclusive Growth: Causality Evidence from Nigeria," Economic and Financial Review, Central Bank of Nigeria, vol. 57(3), September.

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    • C3 - Mathematical and Quantitative Methods - - Multiple or Simultaneous Equation Models; Multiple Variables
    • O10 - Economic Development, Innovation, Technological Change, and Growth - - Economic Development - - - General
    • O57 - Economic Development, Innovation, Technological Change, and Growth - - Economywide Country Studies - - - Comparative Studies of Countries
    • P51 - Political Economy and Comparative Economic Systems - - Comparative Economic Systems - - - Comparative Analysis of Economic Systems
    • R11 - Urban, Rural, Regional, Real Estate, and Transportation Economics - - General Regional Economics - - - Regional Economic Activity: Growth, Development, Environmental Issues, and Changes

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