The answer, the book argues, lies to a large extent in institutional differences across societies. Such institutions are wide-ranging and include formal constitutional arrangements, the role of economic and political elites, informal institutions that promote investment and knowledge transfer, and others. Two core themes run through the contributors' essays. First, what constraints do institutions place on the power of the executive to prevent it from extorting the investments and effort of other people and institutions? Second, when are productive institutions self-enforcing?
"Institutions and Economic Performance" is unique in its melding of economics, political science, history, and sociology to address its central question.
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The answer, the book argues, lies to a large extent in institutional differences across societies. Such institutions are wide-ranging and include formal constitutional arrangements, the role of economic and political elites, informal institutions that promote investment and knowledge transfer, and others. Two core themes run through the contributors' essays. First, what constraints do institutions place on the power of the executive to prevent it from extorting the investments and effort of other people and institutions? Second, when are productive institutions self-enforcing?
"Institutions and Economic Performance" is unique in its melding of economics, political science, history, and sociology to address its central question.
Imprint | Harvard University Press |
Country of origin | United States |
Release date | November 2008 |
Availability | Expected to ship within 12 - 17 working days |
First published | November 2008 |
Editors | Elhanan Helpman |
Dimensions | 235 x 156 x 39mm (L x W x T) |
Format | Hardcover - Cloth over boards / With printed dust jacket |
Pages | 624 |
ISBN-13 | 978-0-674-03077-0 |
Barcode | 9780674030770 |
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LSN | 0-674-03077-X |