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Culture Macroeconomics Adjustments And Economic Growth, Schuyler R. Hooper
Culture Macroeconomics Adjustments And Economic Growth, Schuyler R. Hooper
Honors Theses
This paper argues that culture is the underlying determinant causing the delays and massive social costs sometimes seen as countries attempt to stabilize after experiencing external shocks. While there have been significant ties between culture and economic performance in the past, as in Tabellini (2008) and Licht et al. (2007), this paper argues that culture matters more during periods of disequilibrium than it does during times of equilibrium. The empirical methodology for this paper closely mirrors that of Rodrik (1999), in which he proposed that latent social conflicts and poor institutions of conflict management were the reasons for delayed adjustments …
Corruption In The Indian Political System, Khusboo J. Desai
Corruption In The Indian Political System, Khusboo J. Desai
Honors Theses
Currently, India and China are both competing to be the hegemonic power in Asia as well as a superpower internationally. Both are growing at double-digit rates, while other nations are dealing with the current recession. However, while China is reducing corruption which ultimately translates into money lost by the government, corruption in India is increasing at a rapid pace. According to Transparency International’s Corruption Perception Index 2010, India ranked 87 out of 180 nations. Though, India ranked better than half the other nations, India fell from 72nd (2007) to 84th in two years. In my thesis, I explore the relationship …