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The paper investigates the barriers to the diffusion of development across countries, finding a significant correlation between genetic distance and income differences, even when accounting for geographical and cultural factors. It posits that differences in vertically transmitted characteristics (VTCs) create obstacles to adopting better economic practices and technologies. The authors argue that these barriers, which include both genetic and cultural elements, hinder the ability of poorer countries to dev

Author

A-Shu Hu

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