# Culture, Economy, and Development Studies

**Type:** Topics  
**Canonical URL:** https://scholariq.org/topics/culture-economy-and-development-studies-2/

## Facts

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Citations | 500,990 |
| Description | This cluster of papers explores the influence of culture, institutions, and historical legacies on economic and social development. It delves into topics such as the impact of ethnic diversity, religion, colonial legacy, and social capital on economic growth, trust, and human capital formation. The role of cultural norms, language, and historical experiences in shaping institutions and development outcomes is a central theme. |
| Domain | Social Sciences |
| Field | Social Sciences |
| OpenAlex ID | https://openalex.org/T12312 |
| Works | 29,774 |

## Topic researchers

Showing 12 of 20.

- [Albert Bandura](https://scholariq.org/researchers/albert-bandura/)
- [Pierre Bourdıeu](https://scholariq.org/researchers/pierre-bourd-eu/)
- [Andrei Shleifer](https://scholariq.org/researchers/andrei-shleifer/)
- [David Tilman](https://scholariq.org/researchers/david-tilman/)
- [Vilmundur Guðnason](https://scholariq.org/researchers/vilmundur-gu-nason/)
- [Shaun Purcell](https://scholariq.org/researchers/shaun-purcell/)
- [Daron Acemoğlu](https://scholariq.org/researchers/daron-acemoglu/)
- [Элинор Остром](https://scholariq.org/researchers/a5003087402/)
- [Lenore J. Launer](https://scholariq.org/researchers/lenore-j-launer/)
- [Martin A. Nowak](https://scholariq.org/researchers/martin-a-nowak/)
- [James J. Heckman](https://scholariq.org/researchers/james-j-heckman/)
- [Patrik K. E. Magnusson](https://scholariq.org/researchers/patrik-k-e-magnusson/)

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