Microeconomics: Principles, Applications, and Tools (8th Edition)

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Chapter 1 - Introduction: What Is Economics? - Exercises - 1.2 Economic Analysis and Modern Problems - Page 14: 2.2

Answer

The legal system and the regulatory environment

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“Some recent work by economists on the sources of growth suggests that institutions such as $\textbf{the government}$ and the $\textbf{financial markets}$ (or legal system) play key roles in economic growth.” These institutions influence incentives, property rights, and the allocation of resources—all fundamental to sustained economic growth.
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