Democracy, Liberalism, and Prosperity, a Study of 109 Nations

Liberalism, tolerance, and prosperity

Phys.org coverage of research linking secularism and tolerance of minority groups to future prosperity across countries anchors this post.

Why it matters: open, pluralistic norms appear to predict economic performance, not only moral preference.

Check the underlying study via the linked summary. The editorial take is that illiberal politics can tax prosperity as well as rights.