Does Religion Distribution Matter in the Economic Growth of Latin America?

Jaime Ortiz
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Jaime Ortiz: Division of International Programs and A. R. Sanchez Jr. School of Business, Texas A&M International University, U.S.A.

International Journal of Business and Economics, 2009, vol. 8, issue 3, 183-199

Abstract: This research empirically analyzes the relationship between religion distribution and economic performance for a number of Latin American countries. The econometric results using time-series cross-sectional data yield consistent yet relatively mild estimates. Religion as a conduit for modifying values, behaviors, and outcomes does influence aggregate rates of per-capita economic growth and total factor productivity ratios in the region. However, once broken down by religious beliefs, the Catholic religion plays by far the largest role, rendering other well-known religious affiliations less important.

Keywords: religion; religious affiliations; growth; Latin America (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: F43 O47 O54 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2009
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