Johannes Boehm

Sciences Po
Johannes Boehm

Johannes Boehm is an Assistant Professor of Economics at Sciences Po in Paris. His research interests include macroeconomics, trade, and industrial development. He holds a Ph.D. in economics from the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE).

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(Un)ease of doing business: How congested courts hinder firm productivity

The strength of contract enforcement determines how firms source inputs and organise production, and hence influences productivity. Using microdata on Indian manufacturing, this article quantifies the impact of congestion and delays in Indian courts of justice on aggregate productivity. It finds on average across states, if court congestion were reduced to be in line with the least congested state, industrial productivity will increase by roughly 5%.

01 March 2019
Governance
Governance
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