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1 online resource (38 pages). |
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IMF Working Paper ; WP/19/3
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IMF working paper ; WP/19/3.
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| Contents |
Cover; Contents; I. INTRODUCTION; II. CITIZENSHIP LAWS: JUS SOLI VS JUS SANGUINIS; A. General Principles; B. History of Citizenship Laws by Region; C. Jus Soli vs Jus Sanguinis: Different Impact on Economic Development?; III. THE DATA, MODEL, AND ECONOMETRIC APPROACH; A. The Data and Sample; B. Model Specification; C. Econometric Strategy; IV. THE RESULTS; A. OLS Estimates; B. Panel Estimates; C. Additional Specifications; D. Accounting for the Counterfactual Using the Synthetic Control Method; V. CONCLUSION; References; Figures; 1. Citizenship Laws, 2014 |
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2. Real GDP Per Capita in Jus Soli and Non-Jus Soli Developing Countries, 1970-20143. Synthetic Control Method: Treatment Effect of Moving from a Jus Soli Law to a Jus Sanguinis Law; Tables; 1. Citizenship and Development: OLS Results; 2. Citizenship and Development: Panel and Instrumental Variable Estimations; 3. Citizenship and Development: Alternative Definition of Citizenship Law; 4. Citizenship and Development: Additional Control Variables; 5. Dynamics of Citizenship Laws in Developing Countries, 1948 vs. 2014; Appendix Tables; A1. Citizenship and Development: OLS Results |
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A2. First-Stage Regressions to Instrument the Jus Soli VariableAppendix Figures; A1. SCM Results: Real GDP per Capita (log) in Treated and Control Units, 1960-2014; A2. Placebo Tests: Treatment effect for Treated Units and Donor Pool, 1960-2014; Annex; I. Country Samples |
| Summary |
This paper analyzes the impact of citizenship laws on economic development. We first document the evolution of citizenship laws around the world, highlighting the main features of jus soli, jus sanguinis as well as mixed regimes, and shedding light on the channels through which they could have differentiated impact on economic development. We then compile a data set of citizenship laws around the world. Using cross-country regressions, panel-data techniques, as well as the synthetic control method and subjecting the results to a battery of tests, we find robust evidence that jus soli laws-being more inclusive-lead to higher income levels than alternative citizenship rules in developing countries, though to a less extent in countries with stronger institutional environment. |
| Local Note |
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| Subject |
Citizenship -- Economic aspects.
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Citizenship -- Economic aspects. |
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Citizenship. |
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Electronic books.
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| Added Author |
Kpodar, Kangni, author.
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| Other Form: |
Print version: Imam, Patrick A. Does an Inclusive Citizenship Law Promote Economic Development? Washington, D.C. : International Monetary Fund, ©2019 |
| ISBN |
1484393686 |
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9781484393680 (electronic book) |
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