This paper examines the relationship between media freedom from government control and
citizens' political knowledge, political participation, and voter turnout. To explore these …

The question of the wealth of nations has been at the center of economics for more than two
centuries. There is now increasing focus, both in academic and policy realms, on the …

According to the democratic domino theory, increases or decreases in democracy in one
country spread and “infect” neighboring countries, increasing or decreasing their democracy …

In this study, we examine how a country's institutional environment affects the international
expansion activities of US franchise companies. We draw on institutional and transaction …

Although conventional register and survey data on entrepreneurship have enabled
remarkable insights into the phenomenon, the added value has slowed down noticeably …

Religion has not been a popular target for economic analysis. Yet the tools of economics
can offer deep insights into how religious groups compete, deliver social services, and reach …

Focusing on the interactions of producers, sellers and consumers of meat across the world,
Richard Perren elucidates aspects of the evolution of the international economy and the part …

In our paper we establish foreign direct investment (FDI) as a major determinant of media
freedom. Global integration can strengthen the media sector financially, make it …

We argue that mass media is a mechanism of institutional evolution and identify three
important effects media has on institutions. The 'gradual effect'involves media contributing to …

Despite the central role the media play in the domestic and foreign policy-making processes,
very little research examines the influence of international factors on media openness. This …