Why are Some Places Rich While Others are Poor? The Institutional Necessity of Economic Freedom
Art Carden
affiliation not provided to SSRN
Joshua C. Hall
Beloit College
July 29, 2009
Abstract:
We survey perspectives on the economic differences between countries and argue that economic freedom is the key to prosperity. We close by outlining the policy implications. Specifically, removing obstacles to the exercise of economic freedom is an important step toward prosperity.
Number of Pages in PDF File: 13
Keywords: Planning, economic progress, economic development, entrepreneurship
working papers series
Suggested Citation
Carden, Art and Hall, Joshua C., Why are Some Places Rich While Others are Poor? The Institutional Necessity of Economic Freedom (July 29, 2009). Available at SSRN: http://ssrn.com/abstract=1440786 or http://dx.doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.1440786
