Are constitutional characteristics a proxy for institutional quality? Evidence from 109 countries

The paper investigates the question whether constitutions are a proxy for institutional quality. It provides a discussion of institutions and states that constitutions are an example of a formal institution. As any other formal institution, constitutions are also influenced by countries’ informal in...

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Main Author: Ayse Y. Evrensel
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2021-01-01
Series:Cogent Economics & Finance
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Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/23322039.2021.1911909