Relationships and Determinants of the Rule of Law in Human Development

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Abstract

The rule of law is a fundamental pillar for democratic governance and sustainable development, yet its impact on human development is complex and multifaceted. This study examines the relationships and determinants of the rule of law in human development, using a quantitative approach based on data from 136 countries over the period 2012-2021. Through correlation and linear regression techniques, the effects of various rule of law-related variables, such as government transparency, access to justice, and limitations on governmental power, on human development were assessed. The empirical results highlight that government transparency is a key factor for overall well-being, serving as a central variable that explains differences in human development levels across countries. Furthermore, it is observed that in developing countries, the primary priority is to ensure order and security, while in advanced economies, the focus is on limiting governmental power and protecting civil rights. These findings suggest that rule of law policies should be tailored to the specific characteristics of each national context, taking into account both the level of development and the socioeconomic particularities of each region to maximize their effectiveness.

Author Biographies

Sebastián Araya-Pizarro, Universidad de La Serena

Dr. Sebastián Araya Pizarro Doctor en Educación, Magíster en Liderazgo, Dirección Estratégica y Comunicación en las Organizaciones, Ingeniero Comercial y Licenciado en Ciencias Administrativas. Actualmente se desempeña como académico asociado del Departamento de Ciencias Económicas y Empresariales de la Facultad de Ciencias Sociales, Empresariales y Jurídicas de la Universidad de La Serena, Chile. Imparte docencia en programas de pregrado y posgrado, con énfasis en métodos cuantitativos y metodología de la investigación aplicada. Su labor investigativa se enfoca en las áreas de gestión estratégica y creación de valor, desarrollo empresarial y económico, y educación superior.

Luperfina Rojas-Escobar, Universidad de La Serena

Dra. Luperfina Rojas Escobar Doctora y Máster en Ingeniería por la Universidad Tecnológica de Nagaoka, Japón. Máster en Dirección General de Empresas. Ingeniera Comercial e Ingeniera en Administración de Empresas. Es académica asociada de la Universidad de La Serena (ULS) y ha participado como autora y coautora en diversas publicaciones científicas centradas en liderazgo y comportamiento organizacional. A lo largo de su trayectoria en la ULS, ha integrado la docencia, la investigación y el ejercicio de funciones directivas, desempeñándose como Rectora de la Universidad, Decana de la Facultad de Ciencias Sociales, Empresariales y Jurídicas, Directora del Departamento de Ciencias Económicas y Empresariales, Directora de la Escuela de Ingeniería Comercial y Directora del Magíster en Liderazgo, Dirección y Comunicación Estratégica.

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