The Dividends of Justice

Dialogues économiques
FEBRUARY 18, 2026
Is a wealthy country necessarily a just one? Or must justice come first if prosperity is to follow? Long confined to the realm of moral or institutional debate, this question is now being treated as a fully-fledged economic issue. A recent study by economists shows that justice does more than settle disputes — it also fuels growth.
Member(s)
Arnaud Deseau
Reference
Deseau, A., Levai, A., Schmiegelow, M. 2025. "Access to justice and economic development: Evidence from an international panel dataset". European Economic Review, 172, 104947.
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