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The Correlation Between Human Capital And Morality And Its Effect On Economic Performance: Theory And Evidence, David J. Balan, Stephen Knack
The Correlation Between Human Capital And Morality And Its Effect On Economic Performance: Theory And Evidence, David J. Balan, Stephen Knack
David J. Balan
In this paper we analyze the relationship between the correlation between morality and human capital (‘‘ability’’) on the one hand and aggregate economic performance on the other. Morality is defined as an aversion to consuming goods obtained through appropriative rather than productive activities. In our empirical analysis we adapt the well-known regression framework of Rodrik et al. (2004), using the World Values Survey as a source of proxies for morality. Using our preferred proxy, we find evidence that higher within-country correlation between morality and ability, holding constant the levels of morality and ability, increases per-capita income levels. Under our preferred …
Smart Stimulus Amid Deepening Debt: Future-Flow Tax Credit Programs, William Werkmeister
Smart Stimulus Amid Deepening Debt: Future-Flow Tax Credit Programs, William Werkmeister
William Werkmeister
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Determinants And Effects Of Research Partnerships In China’S Emerging Market, Wubiao Zhou
Determinants And Effects Of Research Partnerships In China’S Emerging Market, Wubiao Zhou
Wubiao Zhou
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