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Economics

Judicial Independence and the Enforcement of Property Rights

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Countries with independent judiciaries tend to have stronger property rights and higher economic growth; a single additional point on a judicial independence index is associated with a significant rise in GDP per capita across nations.

Why this is interesting

Imagine owning a house but no one could stop a powerful neighbour from taking it. Why does your property only feel valuable when there is a judge you can trust?