“...Summary We assess the determinants of the wide variation in the efficiency of foreign aid activities across US‐based non‐governmental organizations (NGOs). In...”

“...Summary While positive research on the determinants of happiness (or ‘subjective well‐being’) abounds, comparatively little thought has been given to its...”

“...Summary I argue that the rule of law consists of many dimensions and that much information is lost when variables proxying for these dimensions are simply...”

“...Summary This paper analyses whether the different powers and resources at the disposal of local and regional governments across Europe deliver greater...”

“...Summary We argue that those advocating the reform of current political systems in order to promote jurisdictional competition are in a catch‐22: jurisdictional...”

“...Summary The scientific community is just that – a community – and the success/influence of any one individual likely reflects, at least in certain measure, the...”

“...Summary This paper discusses recent scientific research that has shifted the terms of the debate about the respective roles of nature and nurture in shaping...”

“...SUMMARY It is hypothesized that allowing taxpayers to participate in governmental decisions on the use of tax money would increase their cooperation and...”

“...SUMMARY This paper presents the first attempts by economists to estimate an equation of the demand curve for sexual relationship partner attributes. The focus...”

“...SUMMARY We provide a measure of equality of educational opportunity in 54 countries, estimated as the effect of family background on student performance in two...”