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The Regulation of Entry: A Survey

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Djankov, Simeon

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Simplifying entry regulation has been a popular reform since the publication of Djankov et al (2002). The inclusion of business entry indicators in the World Bank’s Doing Business project has led to an acceleration in reform: in 2003-2008, 193 reforms took place in 116 countries. A large academic literature has followed: 195 academic articles have used the data compiled in Djankov et al and subsequently by the World Bank. This paper identifies three theories on why some countries impose burdensome entry requirements. It also surveys the literature on the effects of making business entry easier.

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Keywords: business entry; productivity; regulatory reform;

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  1. Susanne Prantl & Alexandra Spitz-Oener, 2009. "How does entry regulation influence entry into selfemployment and occupational mobility?," Discussion Papers 267, SFB/TR 15 Governance and the Efficiency of Economic Systems, Free University of Berlin, Humboldt University of Berlin, University of Bonn, University of Mannheim, University of Munich. [Downloadable!]
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