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What is the primary source of law in a civil law system?
What is the primary source of law in a civil law system?
- Comprehensive codes (correct)
- Detailed records of previous cases
- Judicial precedents
- Appellate judgments
In a common law system, what role do judges primarily play?
In a common law system, what role do judges primarily play?
- Establishing legal precedents (correct)
- Creating laws without precedent
- Advising the legislature on legal codes
- Enforcing all statutes strictly
Which of the following countries follows a civil law system?
Which of the following countries follows a civil law system?
- United States
- China (correct)
- England
- India
Which advantage is associated with common law systems compared to civil law systems?
Which advantage is associated with common law systems compared to civil law systems?
What is a key characteristic of judges in civil law systems?
What is a key characteristic of judges in civil law systems?
What is one primary difference between common law and civil law systems?
What is one primary difference between common law and civil law systems?
How do common law systems typically handle financial contracts?
How do common law systems typically handle financial contracts?
What belief do legal professionals in civil law jurisdictions often hold about their system?
What belief do legal professionals in civil law jurisdictions often hold about their system?
What characterized the colonies that were hospitable for colonizers?
What characterized the colonies that were hospitable for colonizers?
Which of the following best describes the economic institutions of in-hospitable colonies?
Which of the following best describes the economic institutions of in-hospitable colonies?
What is one outcome of the divergent paths of North and South Korea?
What is one outcome of the divergent paths of North and South Korea?
What does Acemoglu et al.'s research imply about the role of economic institutions?
What does Acemoglu et al.'s research imply about the role of economic institutions?
Which factor primarily influenced the colonization strategy in hospitable colonies?
Which factor primarily influenced the colonization strategy in hospitable colonies?
What characterizes the extractive institutions established in inhospitable colonies?
What characterizes the extractive institutions established in inhospitable colonies?
Which of the following regions is commonly associated with hospitable colonies that developed strong institutions?
Which of the following regions is commonly associated with hospitable colonies that developed strong institutions?
What was a major reason for the lack of protective institutions in post-colonial Africa?
What was a major reason for the lack of protective institutions in post-colonial Africa?
What is a primary benefit of private property according to Milton Friedman?
What is a primary benefit of private property according to Milton Friedman?
What impact does fear of capital theft or government confiscation have on investment?
What impact does fear of capital theft or government confiscation have on investment?
Which of the following is essential for economic stability and efficiency according to the text?
Which of the following is essential for economic stability and efficiency according to the text?
How does competition among firms benefit customers according to the content?
How does competition among firms benefit customers according to the content?
What is the result of the inability to enforce property rights in an economy?
What is the result of the inability to enforce property rights in an economy?
What is one of the key components necessary for a high economic freedom rating?
What is one of the key components necessary for a high economic freedom rating?
Which organization rated Hong Kong as the world's freest market economy from 1995 to 2019?
Which organization rated Hong Kong as the world's freest market economy from 1995 to 2019?
What is NOT one of the four pillars of economic freedom?
What is NOT one of the four pillars of economic freedom?
Which factor is essential to creating an environment for economic growth according to the content?
Which factor is essential to creating an environment for economic growth according to the content?
What does the Economic Freedom Index (EFW) reflect?
What does the Economic Freedom Index (EFW) reflect?
What is a notable feature of common law that benefits financial markets?
What is a notable feature of common law that benefits financial markets?
What does civil law primarily emphasize compared to common law?
What does civil law primarily emphasize compared to common law?
According to the content, how does common law influence economic growth?
According to the content, how does common law influence economic growth?
What is a disadvantage of civil law systems in relation to financial sectors?
What is a disadvantage of civil law systems in relation to financial sectors?
What is a characteristic of countries with free market economies?
What is a characteristic of countries with free market economies?
What assertion about common law countries regarding economic performance is made in the content?
What assertion about common law countries regarding economic performance is made in the content?
Which of the following illustrates the principle of the 'invisible hand' in a free market?
Which of the following illustrates the principle of the 'invisible hand' in a free market?
What might be a consequence of excessive state intervention in a civil law system?
What might be a consequence of excessive state intervention in a civil law system?
What is the primary reason for the importance of property rights?
What is the primary reason for the importance of property rights?
What might happen in an economy where property rights are not respected?
What might happen in an economy where property rights are not respected?
According to Milton Friedman, why is private property crucial for economic efficiency?
According to Milton Friedman, why is private property crucial for economic efficiency?
What is a consequence of fearing confiscation by corrupt governments?
What is a consequence of fearing confiscation by corrupt governments?
What conditions are essential for economic growth according to the provided content?
What conditions are essential for economic growth according to the provided content?
What distinguishes hospitable colonies from in-hospitable colonies?
What distinguishes hospitable colonies from in-hospitable colonies?
What is a likely outcome of a nation with extractive institutions established during colonization?
What is a likely outcome of a nation with extractive institutions established during colonization?
Which of the following best explains why North Korea's economy stagnated?
Which of the following best explains why North Korea's economy stagnated?
According to research by Acemoglu et al., what aspect of colonization influences economic performance?
According to research by Acemoglu et al., what aspect of colonization influences economic performance?
What kind of colonies are characterized by good living conditions for colonizers?
What kind of colonies are characterized by good living conditions for colonizers?
What is one requirement for achieving a high economic freedom rating?
What is one requirement for achieving a high economic freedom rating?
Which pillar of economic freedom focuses on government spending and fiscal health?
Which pillar of economic freedom focuses on government spending and fiscal health?
What was a common interest of European colonizers in in-hospitable colonies?
What was a common interest of European colonizers in in-hospitable colonies?
Which of the following statements about North and South Korea's economic paths is true?
Which of the following statements about North and South Korea's economic paths is true?
How do countries with higher economic freedom typically perform compared to those with lower economic freedom?
How do countries with higher economic freedom typically perform compared to those with lower economic freedom?
Which factor is NOT essential for creating an economic environment conducive to growth?
Which factor is NOT essential for creating an economic environment conducive to growth?
Which factor contributed to the lack of protective institutions in post-colonial Africa?
Which factor contributed to the lack of protective institutions in post-colonial Africa?
What is a primary characteristic of common law systems compared to civil law systems?
What is a primary characteristic of common law systems compared to civil law systems?
How do advocates of civil law systems perceive their stability compared to common law systems?
How do advocates of civil law systems perceive their stability compared to common law systems?
Which of the following describes a key role of judges in civil law systems?
Which of the following describes a key role of judges in civil law systems?
What is one advantage commonly associated with common law systems?
What is one advantage commonly associated with common law systems?
What fundamental difference exists in the sources of law between common law and civil law systems?
What fundamental difference exists in the sources of law between common law and civil law systems?
What does common law's reliance on case law imply about its judicial decisions?
What does common law's reliance on case law imply about its judicial decisions?
Which of the following is a characteristic of countries that utilize civil law systems?
Which of the following is a characteristic of countries that utilize civil law systems?
What is a common misconception about common law systems in relation to business regulations?
What is a common misconception about common law systems in relation to business regulations?
What primary characteristic distinguishes common law from civil law systems?
What primary characteristic distinguishes common law from civil law systems?
How do common law countries typically affect financial markets compared to civil law countries?
How do common law countries typically affect financial markets compared to civil law countries?
What major challenge does the civil law system face in a rapidly changing market?
What major challenge does the civil law system face in a rapidly changing market?
Which statement accurately reflects the economic performance of common law countries?
Which statement accurately reflects the economic performance of common law countries?
What is a significant weakness of the civil law system regarding market dynamics?
What is a significant weakness of the civil law system regarding market dynamics?
Which advantage do free market systems typically have over planned economies?
Which advantage do free market systems typically have over planned economies?
What role does government intervention typically play in civil law economies?
What role does government intervention typically play in civil law economies?
What effect does a strong reliance on case law have on common law financial systems?
What effect does a strong reliance on case law have on common law financial systems?
Flashcards
Laissez-faire
Laissez-faire
An economic philosophy advocating minimal government intervention in the market, emphasizing private property, free trade, and limited regulation.
Hong Kong's Early Years
Hong Kong's Early Years
Hong Kong's early years as a British colony were marked by its transformation from a barren wasteland to a thriving port city.
Colonies for Settlement
Colonies for Settlement
Colonies established primarily for the purpose of colonizers settling and developing local businesses, often leading to the development of strong institutions protecting property rights.
Colonies for Extraction
Colonies for Extraction
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Institutions Matter (North and South Korea)
Institutions Matter (North and South Korea)
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Acemoglu et al.'s Research
Acemoglu et al.'s Research
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Settlements and Economic Performance
Settlements and Economic Performance
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Extraction and Weak Institutions
Extraction and Weak Institutions
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Common Law
Common Law
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Civil Law
Civil Law
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Precedents
Precedents
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Statutes
Statutes
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Common Law vs. Civil Law: Source of Law
Common Law vs. Civil Law: Source of Law
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Common Law vs. Civil Law: Role of Judges
Common Law vs. Civil Law: Role of Judges
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Advantages of Common Law
Advantages of Common Law
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Advantages of Civil Law
Advantages of Civil Law
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Competition in Markets
Competition in Markets
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Self-Interest Motive
Self-Interest Motive
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Property Rights: Importance
Property Rights: Importance
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Property Rights: Consequences
Property Rights: Consequences
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Factors for Economic Stability
Factors for Economic Stability
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Hong Kong's Economic Freedom
Hong Kong's Economic Freedom
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Four Pillars of Economic Freedom
Four Pillars of Economic Freedom
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EFW (Economic Freedom of the World) Index
EFW (Economic Freedom of the World) Index
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Importance of Institutions
Importance of Institutions
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Long-Term Growth & Economic Freedom
Long-Term Growth & Economic Freedom
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Common Law System
Common Law System
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Civil Law System
Civil Law System
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Financial Center Development
Financial Center Development
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Case Law & Risk Assessment
Case Law & Risk Assessment
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Flexibility vs. Predictability
Flexibility vs. Predictability
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Free Market System
Free Market System
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Economic Growth & Innovation
Economic Growth & Innovation
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Government Intervention & Efficiency
Government Intervention & Efficiency
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The Power of Institutions
The Power of Institutions
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Laissez-faire Economics
Laissez-faire Economics
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Property Rights: Why Important?
Property Rights: Why Important?
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Hong Kong's Economic Success: Why?
Hong Kong's Economic Success: Why?
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Property Rights
Property Rights
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Why are Property Rights Important?
Why are Property Rights Important?
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What does a stable economy need?
What does a stable economy need?
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How does a lack of property rights impact the economy?
How does a lack of property rights impact the economy?
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Common Law vs. Civil Law: Legal Systems
Common Law vs. Civil Law: Legal Systems
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Common Law & Financial Centers
Common Law & Financial Centers
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Civil Law & Financial Development
Civil Law & Financial Development
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Free Market Advantages: Competition
Free Market Advantages: Competition
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Free Market Advantages: Minimal Government
Free Market Advantages: Minimal Government
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Free Market System Definition
Free Market System Definition
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Property Rights & Economic Growth
Property Rights & Economic Growth
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Institutions & Economic Development
Institutions & Economic Development
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Free Market Economy
Free Market Economy
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Hong Kong's Economic Success
Hong Kong's Economic Success
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Rule of Law
Rule of Law
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Open Markets
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Study Notes
Civil Law Systems
- Primary Source of Law: Civil law systems primarily rely on codified statutes as the source of law.
- Judge's Role: Judges in civil law systems primarily apply the existing law as outlined in legislative codes, focusing on interpretation rather than precedent.
### Common Law Systems
- Judge's Role: Judges in common law systems play a significant role in shaping the law through their interpretations of precedents and their decisions in specific cases.
- Advantage Over Civil Law: Common law systems are often seen as more flexible and adaptable to changing circumstances due to their reliance on case-by-case rulings.
- Financial Contracts: Contract law in common law systems is usually more detailed and specific due to the reliance on precedent and judicial interpretation.
- Business Regulations: These systems are sometimes perceived as having more flexibility in adapting regulations to new business models.
- Case Law: Common law's reliance on case law implies that judicial decisions are influenced by previous rulings in similar cases, establishing a system of precedents.
- Financial Markets: This system's reliance on case law creates a clearer and more predictable legal framework for financial markets, fostering greater stability.
- Economic Growth: The legal clarity and predictability associated with common law systems can lead to greater investor confidence and economic growth.
- Financial Market Impact: Common law systems tend to improve the development of financial markets by providing clear and consistent rules for transactions.
### Economic Freedom
- Components: Key components of a high economic freedom rating include secure property rights, free markets with limited government intervention, access to sound money, and free trade.
- Economic Freedom Index (EFI): The EFI evaluates the degree of economic freedom in various countries.
- Free Market Economies: These economies often have higher levels of economic growth and stability due to the principles of individual freedom, competition, and minimal government involvement.
- Property Rights: Secure property rights form the basis of economic growth as they encourage investment and innovation by assuring individuals of the right to own and control their assets.
- Fear of Capital Theft: Fear of government confiscation or theft can significantly deter investment and economic growth.
- Government Intervention: State overreach or excessive intervention can hamper the natural operations of free markets and hinder economic progress.
- Invisible Hand: The "invisible hand" principle highlights how individual self-interest can benefit society as a whole in a free market by allocating resources more effectively.
- Economic Growth: Economic freedom and open markets are fundamental conditions for achieving sustainable economic growth.
Colonialism and Economic Development
- Hospitable Colonies: Colonies with favorable conditions for colonizers, like good climate and natural resources for agriculture or mining, tended to develop more protective institutions and less exploitative practices.
- Inhospitable Colonies: Colonies with unfavorable conditions, such as disease-prone environments or lack of profitable resources, were more likely to establish extractive institutions focused on exploiting resources for the benefit of the colonizers.
- Extractive Institutions: These institutions prioritize extracting wealth from the colonized population and discourage local economic development.
- Economic Performance: Research by Acemoglu et al. suggests that the type of institutions established during colonization has a significant impact on long-term economic performance.
- Divergent Paths: The contrasting paths of North and South Korea demonstrate how different institutions can lead to dramatically different economic outcomes.
- Post-Colonial Africa: The lack of protective institutions in post-colonial Africa often stemmed from colonial policies that focused on exploitation and discouraged the development of local infrastructure.
- North Korea's Stagnation: The economic stagnation in North Korea can be attributed to extractive institutions and a lack of economic freedom, which stifle innovation and investment.
- European Colonizers: European colonizers in inhospitable colonies primarily focused on extracting valuable resources and maintaining control over the colonial population.
Economic Systems: Key Differences
- Common Law: Common law systems often have a greater degree of legal flexibility compared to civil law systems and adapt more dynamically to changing market conditions.
- Civil Law: Civil law systems prioritize legal stability and predictability over flexibility. This stability can make it challenging to adjust to rapid changes in the market.
- Judges' Role: In civil law, judges are primarily expected to interpret existing laws objectively, while common law judges have a more active role in shaping the law through precedents.
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Test your knowledge on the differences between civil law and common law systems. This quiz covers key characteristics, advantages, and roles of judges in each legal system. Explore questions related to economic institutions and historical contexts that influenced legal frameworks.
