Conference
Genetic diversity and economic development: Evidence from Chinese provinces
Abstract
This paper examines whether the genetic patterns among Chinese provinces are good predictors of provincial prosperity. Asfraf & Galor (2013) found genetic diversity has two offsetting impacts on prosperity. It lowers the interpersonal trust, which weakens collective actions. But it also brings a variety of ideas and abilities that are conducive to innovation. Asfraf-Galor found a hump-shaped relationship between genetic diversity and …
Authors
Chan KS; Dang VQT; Li T
Volume
56
Pagination
pp. 50-62
Publisher
Elsevier
Publication Date
July 2018
DOI
10.1016/j.iref.2018.03.017
Conference proceedings
International Review of Economics & Finance
ISSN
1059-0560