Rule of Law - The variable measures the independence of the judiciary; the extent to which rule of law prevails in civil and criminal matters; the existence of direct civil control over the police; the protection from political terror, unjustified imprisonment, exile and torture; absence of war and insurgencies; and the extent to which laws, policies and practices guarantee equal treatment of various segments of the population. Countries are graded between 0 (worst) and 16 (best).
Type of variable: Discrete
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| Dataset | No. Countries |
|---|---|
| Basic cross-section: | 193 |
| Basic time-series: | 193 |
| Standard cross-section: | 193 |
| Standard time-series: | 193 |
| OECD cross-section: | 32 |
| OECD time-series: | 32 |
| Dataset | Available for years: |
|---|---|
| Standard time-series: | 2005-2024 |
| Basic time-series: | 2005-2024 |
| OECD time-series: | 2005-2024 |