Whystrongsocialinstitutionsareneededtosurvive economic growth? Answered by Trong An, Linh Chi, Hoang Anh, Thu Hien Explanation The legal and administrative organizations that underpin every society form what we economists call an “enabling environment” for the creation of wealth Collaboration between public and private sectors is particularly important when it comes to boosting productivity In the absence of stronginstitutions the alliance can become dysfunctional, with both sectors colluding in the pursuit of profit at the expense of the consumer A healthy relationship between business and government should be a priority for an economy Example: divergence of Korean Peninsula North Korea Communism South Korea Totalitarianism Resources and industries controlled by the Restrictions towards outside influences ⇒ Starvation ⇒ Underdeveloped economies ⇒ Bad institutions Free-market oriented economy government Capitalism Commercial cooperation Supporting entrepreneurship Costumer-responding markets ⇒ Emerging market of Asia ⇒ Gigantic industries: cosmetics, entertainment, tourism, etc ⇒ Dramatically developing nation ⇒ Good institutions “ …the way of utilizing institutions can lead to the prosperity or the failure of a nation ” Group ... and private sectors is particularly important when it comes to boosting productivity In the absence of strong institutions the alliance can become dysfunctional, with both sectors colluding... cosmetics, entertainment, tourism, etc ⇒ Dramatically developing nation ⇒ Good institutions “ …the way of utilizing institutions can lead to the prosperity or the failure of a nation ” Group ... Communism South Korea Totalitarianism Resources and industries controlled by the Restrictions towards outside influences ⇒ Starvation ⇒ Underdeveloped economies ⇒ Bad institutions Free-market