role of religion in human societies from a development economics perspective. We start by reviewing the contributions that … directly and through the effect of religion on institutions. Next, we summarize the literature that considers adherence to and … chooses to influence the contents of religion and the intensity of its dogmas. More precisely, we consider situations in which …

, measures of democracy, human development, corruption perception index and per capita income, which in turn jointly influence … 2-SLS. Empirically, it has been established that globalization, democracy, human development and low level of corruption …

speed. In the 20th century, religion played a much lesser role in daily life and income and productivity grew at high and …

the literature on growth theory and religion, discuss the use of the World Values Surveys to measure religious intensity …

This paper uses a historical setting to study when religion can be a barrier to the diffusion of knowledge and economic …

This chapter examines the role of religion in economic development, both historically and today. Religion's influence … countries, religion remains influential worldwide, with projected growth in Muslim populations due to higher fertility rates …. Religion continues to shape societal norms and institutions, such as education and politics, even after its direct influence …

This chapter examines the role of religion in economic development, both historically and today. Religion’s influence … countries, religion remains influential worldwide, with projected growth in Muslim populations due to higher fertility rates …. Religion continues to shape societal norms and institutions, such as education and politics, even after its direct influence …

religion, and between different trans-national social spaces. Different innovation cultures may be complementary, mutually … African religion on development in Benin and Haiti. …