The massive differences in country incomes are largely the product of economic growth, which is in turn shaped, influenced, and determined by the legal infrastr
"One of the most discussed questions in social science of the last decade is to what extent differences in economic development among countries can be explained
An increasingly popular view holds that institutions--in particular, the rule of law--are the keys to unlocking the developing world's full growth potential. Bu
This book draws on the analytical framework of New Institutional Economics (NIE) to critically examine the role which law and the legal system play in economic
Recent high-profile corporate scandals—such as those involving Enron in the United States, Yukos in Russia, and Livedoor in Japan—demonstrate challenges to
