Econ Gov (2008) 9:245–263 DOI 10.1007/s10101-007-0033-4 O R I G I NA L PA P E R Causes of corruption: a survey of cross-country analyses and extended results Lorenzo Pellegrini · Reyer Gerlagh Received: 30 September 2005 / Accepted: 20 October 2006 / Published online: 23 February 2007 © Springer-Verlag 2007 Abstract We survey and assess the empirical literature on the sources of corruption Thanks to the improved availability of data‚ we are able to produce an improved cross-country econometric
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While corruption is said to generate inefficiency and retard growth in a country (Ackerman‚ 1997)‚ China manages to deliver astronomical economic growth amidst rampant corruption (Li‚ Peng‚ 2001). To explain China’s puzzle‚ the essay first focuses on the causes of corruption and why it has yet to be eradicated‚ and then analyzes its economic impact in the short and long run. The rise of corruption in China can be attributed to the structure of its economic institutions. Starting off with a unified
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THE OFFICE OF THE CENTRAL STEERING COMMITTEE FOR ANTI-CORRUPTION |THE SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF VIETNAM Independence – Freedom – Happiness | | SOME BASIC INFORMATION ABOUT The Central Steering Committee for Anti-Corruption The Central Steering Committee for Anti-Corruption established according to the Resolution 1039/2006/NQ-UBTVQH of August‚ 28‚ 2006‚ of the Standing Committee of the XIst National Assembly of The Socialist Republic of Vietnam. I. Position and functions of the
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Fighting Corruption in Malaysia SPA 501 FIGHTING CORRUPTION IN MALAYSIA A government‚ for protecting business only‚ is but a carcass‚ and soon falls by its own corruption and decay ~ Amos Bronson Alcott Corruption had always been a thorny issue for any government in the world. To a certain extent‚ the rate of corruption is considered as an indicator of how clean a particular country is. The level of corruption‚ or more accurately‚ the perceived level of corruption of a certain country is considered
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What is corruption? Corruption is the abuse of entrusted power for private gain. It is damaging to a country because decisions are taken not for the public benefit but to serve private interests. Corruption undermines good governance‚ fundamentally distorts public policy‚ leads to misallocation of resources‚ and particularly hurts the poor. There is a case in 29th July 1995‚ where the collapse of the Sampoong Superstore in Seoul‚ South Korea‚ represents an example of a structural collapse attributed
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Impact of bribery and corruption on business Some companies manage to survive and get away with bribery and corruption while others get caught up in public scandals that cost them a fortune destroying their brands‚ defending themselves and ultimately losing out on business‚ a top bribery and corruption-buster said. Retired Judge Ameer Ismail‚ Chairman of the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABC)‚ speaking on the topic ‘Bribery and Corruption: Impact on Business Environment’
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International Handbook on the Economics of Corruption‚ Volume Two Edited by Susan Rose-Ackerman Yale University‚ USA Tina Søreide Chr. Michelsen Institute‚ Norway Edward Elgar Cheltenham‚ UK • Northampton‚ MA‚ USA © Susan Rose-Ackerman and Tina Søreide 2011 All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced‚ stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by any means‚ electronic‚ mechanical or photocopying‚ recording‚ or otherwise without the prior permission
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241-013/2012 BACHELOR OF COMMERCE Research on Corruption A policy oriented survey Commissioned by course instructor; PROFF. NAITULI FINAL REPORT 04/07/14 1. Introduction in philosophical‚ theological‚ or moral discussions‚ corruption is spiritual or moral impurity or deviation from an ideal. Corruption may include many activities including bribery and embezzlement. Government‚ or ’political’‚ corruption occurs when an office-holder or other governmental
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Corruption Outline 1. Introduction 2. Definition (According to) a. Transparency International b. World Bank and Asian Development Bank c. In the Context of Pakistan 3. Types of Corruption d. Petty Corruption e. Grand Corruption f. Political Corruption 4. Corruption in Islamic teaching 5. Quaid-i-Azam on corruption 6. Causes of corruption g. Political Instability h. Law and Order Condition i. Unemployment j. Lack of education
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DISCUSSION PAPER Anti-Corruption was the declared number one policy aim of the Olusegun Obasanjo administration. The success of this policy was‚ however‚ for various reasons not too impressive. Obasanjo ’s successor‚ President Umaru Yar ’Adua came to power promising to reform and continue the anti-corruption policy. But while the anti-graft agencies continued to arrest and arraign more individuals‚ including highly placed officials‚ for corruption‚ the general public expressed the view that the
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