The impact of the surplus value rate and rule of law on economic performance

Abstract

This study investigates the impact of four legal origins (i.e., English, French, German, and Scandinavian) of a sample of countries on the rate of surplus value and rule of law. It also examines how these factors affect the size of credit provided by banks and economic performance. We found that the rate of surplus value and rule of law affect both the size of bank credit and economic performance. Simultaneously, the rate of surplus value and the rule of law are correlated. Furthermore, the marginal effects of the rate of surplus value and the rule of law on economic performance differ by legal origin.