Economic Institutions and Human Well-Being: A Cross-National Analysis

Seth Norton

Eastern Economic Journal, 2003, vol. 29, issue 1, 23-40

Abstract: Economic institutions are widely thought to be important in enhancing human well-being. Other scholars emphasize geography in determining economic deprivation and development. This paper examines both types of factors and finds that property rights and economic freedom substantially reduce poverty and enhance economic development.

Keywords: Development; Economic Institution; Institutions; Well Being (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: I31 I32 O17 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2003
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