Anna Shirokanova
A comparative study of work ethic among Muslims and Protestants: Multilevel evidence
National Research University Higher School of Economics
article deals recently revealed paradox contemporary muslims score higher protestant work ethic contemporary protestants author tests whether phenomenon supported world values survey wvs data according ingleharts theory postmaterialist shift work ethic stronger developing societies lack existential security author also tests whether effects protestant work ethic extend beyond religious population protestant countries multilevel models built 25437 respondents 55 countries show significant difference work ethic muslims protestants living historically protestant society increase work ethic religious protestant society countries develop work ethic likely decrease poses questions universal features religious ethics nonreligious factors explaining economic progress associated protestant work ethic