Effect of Property Rights on the Persistence of Political & Economic Institutions: Why Governments Should Protect Private Ownership to Enhance Long-Run Economic Growth

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School of Business | Bachelor's thesis
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2020
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Taloustiede
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fi
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29
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Economists like Daron Acemoglu have found fundamental evidence on the broadly discussed effect of institutions on long-run economic growth. Even though the topic has been in the center of economic research for a long time, it becomes current whenever countries experience destabilization in their economic circumstances. This literature view brings together some of the central economic research on institutions’ effect on long-run economic growth. It aims to answer the questions of how economic and political institutions affect the cross-country differences in long-run growth, and why governments should protect private ownership by the enforcement of property rights. To answer these questions comprehensively enough, the paper presents a thorough definition of institutions, and how they are determined. Additionally, to further develop an understanding of the fundamental role of property rights on investment incentives, the paper aims to explain the government’s role and its policies, as well as the alternative aspects of these themes.
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Mustonen, Mikko
Murto, Pauli
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institutions, economic growth, property rights, government
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