Books and book chapters

The looks of political candidates can influence voter behavior, often serving as a shortcut for those lacking detailed information. Attractive candidates are often viewed as more competent and may gai…

An analysis of 35 empirical studies reveals mixed effects of populist politics on intolerance toward sminorities. While 24 studies show increased hostility, rigorous causal designs yield equivocal res…

This chapter is the introduction to the Handbook of Research on Economic Freedom, an overview of research on the causes and consequences of the market economy. The chapter places current research in a…

This handbook provides a comprehensive overview of current research on economic freedom, including studies on how more market-oriented policies affect growth, entrepreneurship, and equality Book revie…

The degree to which people are satisfied with their lives is affected by many factors. This chapter surveys studies that document the influence of one such factor – formal institutions (i.e., written…

This Chapter examines how the market economy affects cultural traits, in particular trust, tolerance, and antisemitism. The results indicate economic freedom generates social trust and tolerance. The…