Economic development is a complex phenomenon, at least when speaking about understanding its real sources, despite the simplifying tendencies of economic growth neoclassical theories. These orthodox theories limit themselves to identifying the necessary conditions - such as capital accumulation...

Recent evolutions in Europe raise questions on the viability of the actual economic and social model that defines the European construction project. In this paper, I will try to explain the viability of institutional European model that stick between free market mechanisms and protectionism. The...

Many empirical studies show an organic connection between economic freedom and prosperity. Thus, the quality of economic and political institutions existing in a country must be assessed considering their capacity to promote private property and economic freedom. This paper analyses the...