The economic consequences of legal origins
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| Publication date | 2008 |
| Journal | Journal of Economic Literature |
| Volume | Issue number | 46 | 2 |
| Pages (from-to) | 285-332 |
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| Abstract | In the last decade, economists have produced a considerable body of research suggesting that the historical origin of a country's laws is highly correlated with a broad range of its legal rules and regulations, as well as with economic outcomes. We summarize this evidence and attempt a unified interpretation. We also address several objections to the empirical claim that legal origins matter. Finally, we assess the implications of this research for economic reform. |
| Document type | Article |
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https://doi.org/10.1257/jel.46.2.285
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