The outcome of an election does not depend only on the programs and the candidates. The voting system and the strategies of those involved also play a role. Three insights from economics to help better understand some of these mechanisms.
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.
