Inequality in the New World. Discussing the Institutionalist Approach

Thomas Craemer

ISBN 10: 3668444099 / ISBN 13: 9783668444096

Published by GRIN Verlag Mai 2017, 2017

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This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -Seminar paper from the year 2017 in the subject Economics - Other, grade: 1,3, University of Bonn, language: English, abstract: Current differences in development between North and Latin American countries led to different academic approaches explaining this phenomenon. One thesis is the institutionalist approach with two popular theories brought up by Daron Acemoglu and Engermann and Sokoloff differing in their definition on institutions. Further research confirms these theories in parts depending on their empirical methodology. My empirical work focusses on Engermann and Sokoloff, finding soft evidence for their claim of colonial activities influencing growth paths until today. I do not find evidence for colonial activities and slavery influencing modern income inequality. 28 pp. Englisch.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Inequality in the New World. Discussing the Institutionalist Approach
• Publisher: GRIN Verlag Mai 2017
• Publication Date: 2017
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 3668444099
• ISBN 13: 9783668444096
• Binding: Taschenbuch
• Condition: Neu
• Dimensions: 210W x 148H x 3D millimeters 210 millimeters width by 148 millimeters height by 3 millimeters depth
• Weight: 56 grams

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Seminar paper from the year 2017 in the subject Economics - Other, grade: 1,3, University of Bonn, language: English, abstract: Current differences in development between North and Latin American countries led to different academic approaches explaining this phenomenon. One thesis is the institutionalist approach with two popular theories brought up by Daron Acemoglu and Engermann and Sokoloff differing in their definition on institutions. Further research confirms these theories in parts depending on their empirical methodology. My empirical work focusses on Engermann and Sokoloff, finding soft evidence for their claim of colonial activities influencing growth paths until today. I do not find evidence for colonial activities and slavery influencing modern income inequality.