THE DETERMINANTS OF INSTITUTIONAL QUALITY. MORE ON THE DEBATE

被引：98

作者：

Antonio Alonso, Jose ^{[1
]}

Garcimartin, Carlos ^{[2
]}

机构：

[1] Univ Complutense Madrid, Madrid, Spain

[2] Univ Rey Juan Carlos, Madrid 28032, Spain

来源：

JOURNAL OF INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT | 2013年 / 25卷 / 02期

关键词：

institutional quality; income distribution; taxes; education; GROWTH; GOVERNANCE;

D O I：

10.1002/jid.1710

中图分类号：

F0 [经济学]; F1 [世界各国经济概况、经济史、经济地理]; C [社会科学总论];

学科分类号：

0201 ; 020105 ; 03 ; 0303 ;

摘要：

This paper provides new evidences about the determinants of institutional quality. Prior to implementing our empirical research, we discuss the criteria that should be used to judge the quality of institutions. Then, we identify the factors that, according to these criteria, determine institutional quality. The results obtained in the estimated model enable to draw some interesting conclusions. Firstly, development level determines institutional quality: the highest the former, the highest the latter. Secondly, income distribution conditions institutional quality. Thirdly, a sound tax system is positively associated with institutional quality improvement. Taxes provide the necessary revenue to generate quality institutions and create a narrower and more demanding relation between State and citizens. Finally, education improves institutional quality. Copyright (c) 2010 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.

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