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The Dangers Of Diversity: Ethnic Fractionalization And The Rule Of Law, Michael Touchton
The Dangers Of Diversity: Ethnic Fractionalization And The Rule Of Law, Michael Touchton
Michael Touchton
Research linking ethnic cleavages to economic underdevelopment is a hallmark of recent efforts to explain economic growth. Similarly, the rule of law as a credible commitment to property rights and contract enforcement is also identified with economic development. Rather than treating these factors as rival explanations for economic development around the world, I propose the rule of law as the causal mechanism through which ethnic fractionalization (EF) influences growth in many countries. I argue ethnic diversity negatively impacts the rule of law due to the prevalence of ethnically-based patronage networks in developing countries. Public officials, I argue, face greater incentives …
'The Determinants Of Outward Processing Exports In The European Union' , Brighton: Ids, Dirk Willenbockel, Dimitra Petropoulou
'The Determinants Of Outward Processing Exports In The European Union' , Brighton: Ids, Dirk Willenbockel, Dimitra Petropoulou
Dr Xavier Cirera
This paper analyses the determinants of outward processing (OP) trade; specifically, imports of intermediates subsequent to processing abroad. A model where firms choose between OP and importing intermediates directly from a third country (generic offshoring, GO) predicts higher tariffs, lower monitoring costs and higher quality make OP more likely, while better institutions and rule of law abroad lower contractual breakdown risk under GO making OP less likely. Analysis of EU trade data from 2002 to 2008 emphasizes proximity, quality differentiation and weaker rule of law as OP determinants. Results suggest relationship-specific investments and monitoring under OP may offset contractual uncertainty.
Environmental Innovations, Internationalisation And Local Factors, Massimiliano Mazzanti, Giulio Cainelli, Sandro Montresor
Environmental Innovations, Internationalisation And Local Factors, Massimiliano Mazzanti, Giulio Cainelli, Sandro Montresor
Massimiliano Mazzanti
No abstract provided.
Are Environmental Innovations Embedded Within Organizational Change?, Massimiliano Mazzanti, Davide Antonioli, Susanna Mancinelli
Are Environmental Innovations Embedded Within Organizational Change?, Massimiliano Mazzanti, Davide Antonioli, Susanna Mancinelli
Massimiliano Mazzanti
No abstract provided.