Article ID Journal Published Year Pages File Type
5060595 Economics Letters 2012 4 Pages PDF
Abstract
► Historical variables explain the degree of discretionary fiscal policy across countries. ► The same historical variables are associated with institutional quality. ► Economic policy may thus be proximately determined by institutional quality. ► Economic policy may thus be ultimately determined by history.
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