Government ideology and economic policy-making in the United States—a survey
Sign Up to like & getrecommendations! Published in 2017 at "Public Choice"
DOI: 10.1007/s11127-017-0491-3
Abstract: This paper describes the influence of government ideology on economic policy-making in the United States. I review studies using data for the national, state and local levels and elaborate on checks and balances, especially divided… read more here.
Keywords: ideology; government; economic policy; policy making ... See more keywords
Performance of Microfinance Institutions: Does Government Ideology Matter?
Sign Up to like & getrecommendations! Published in 2017 at "World Development"
DOI: 10.1016/j.worlddev.2017.07.021
Abstract: We draw on the political economy theory and examine whether incumbent government’s political ideology affects the performance of microfinance institutions (MFIs). We collect data on 619 MFIs from 75 countries over the period of 1996–2012… read more here.
Keywords: ideology; government; microfinance institutions; government ideology ... See more keywords