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Evolution and measurement of formal institutions in Cote D’Ivoire

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This study analyzes the evolution of institutions in Côte d’Ivoire using a new set of data on institutions. Three types of indexes have been constructed: the Property Right Index, the Political Freedoms and Civil Liberties Index and the Political Instability Index. These indicators correlate fairly well with some macroeconomic indicators and with some of the […]

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  • Zie Ballo, 2018. "Evolution and measurement of formal institutions in Cote D’Ivoire," Working Papers 746, Economic Research Southern Africa.
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    Keywords

    Africa; institutions; political economy;
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    JEL classification:

    • G2 - Financial Economics - - Financial Institutions and Services
    • G21 - Financial Economics - - Financial Institutions and Services - - - Banks; Other Depository Institutions; Micro Finance Institutions; Mortgages
    • N2 - Economic History - - Financial Markets and Institutions
    • N27 - Economic History - - Financial Markets and Institutions - - - Africa; Oceania

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