Good governance or “government effectiveness”(per the World Bank) is seen as a critical
factor for the wealth of nations insofar as it shapes political and economic institutions and …

According to conventional wisdom in political behavior research, education has a direct
causal effect on political participation. However, a number of recent studies have questioned …

Research has consistently shown that intelligence is positively correlated with socially
liberal beliefs and negatively correlated with religious beliefs. This should lead one to expect …

Empirical literature has long conjectured that institutional arrangements, proxied by
democracy, social capital and intelligence, are relevant determinants in cross-country …

This paper investigates the determinants of nations' commitment to environmental protection
at the international level by focusing on the role of national intelligence and the level of …

Although the genetic influence on voter turnout is substantial (typically 40–50%), the
underlying mechanisms remain unclear. Across the social sciences, research suggests that …

This article examines the interconnection between national intelligence, political institutions,
and the mismanagement of public resources (deforestations). The paper examines the …

Although models of political ideology traditionally focus on the motivations that separate
conservatives and liberals, a growing body of research is directly exploring the cognitive …

Individuals of most or least intelligence consistently orient further left politically than those of
middle intelligence, producing a U-shaped curve. Evidence advanced to support alternative …

Immigration, immigration policies and education of immigrants alter competence levels. This
study analysed their effects using PISA, TIMSS and PIRLS data (1995 to 2012, N= 93 …