Cultural factors in economic growth

This volume stems from the Sixth Annual SEEP-Conference on Economic Ethics and Philosophy, focusing on 'Cultural Factors in Economic Growth,' held at Marienrode Monastery, Hildesheim, in April 1998. Gratitude is extended to colleagues, the monastery staff, and Professor Peter Koslowski, the series editor, for their contributions to a successful conference and the creation of this engaging collection of essays. The contents include discussions on the role of cultural factors in economic growth, the significance of trust as a governance device, and cultural measures of trust and defection in Southern Italy. Additionally, the typology of entrepreneurial minorities is explored, alongside an analysis of cultural determinants influencing Jewish immigrant entrepreneurship in the UK and USA. The volume also delves into jurisprudence, expected value, and innovation culture, as well as the relationship between constitutions, liberties, and growth in pre-modern Europe. Further essays examine the myth of economic determinism in global history and politics, and the case for a shared world language. This collection offers a diverse range of perspectives on the interplay between culture and economic dynamics, inviting readers to consider the broader implications of cultural influences on economic development.