“…Sociopolitical instability leads to greater risk and uncertainty in contracting, enforcement, the structure of property rights, and tax and expenditure policies (Boettke & Coyne, 2003Dutta et al, 2013). This instability can hamper a nation's economic growth and development (Barro, 1996;Dutta et al, 2013;Jong-a-Pin, 2009;Levine & Renelt, 1992), decrease investment and generate inflation (Aisen & Veiga, 2006;Alesina & Perotti, 1996;Dutta et al, 2013), and negatively affect financial development (Dutta et al, 2013;Roe & Siegel, 2011). Unstable governments, and their lack of commitment to credible policies that encourage saving, hinder the efficient functioning of financial markets (Dutta et al, 2013;Roe & Siegel, 2011).…”