This paper examines the indirect role the IMF plays in combating corruption in the Baltic and CIS countries by … analysis draws on examples of actual experience with corruption and outlines some of the structural measures under IMF …-supported arrangements, which, if successfully implemented, can be expected to help gradually alleviate corruption. It also summarizes IMF …

shadow economy. New results on the shadow economy for 158 countries all over the world are presented over 1991 to 2015 …

This paper revisits the effects of corruption on the state's capacity to raise revenue, building on the existing …-2014, compiled by the IMF. It finds that-consistent with the existing literature-corruption is negatively associated with overall tax … revenue, and most of its components. This relationship is predominantly influenced by the way corruption interacts with tax …

This paper describes how behavioral elements are relevant to financial supervision,regulation, and central banking. It …

revolution by creating a system of patronage and loyalty through corrupt bureaucracy. Competitive corruption patterns are …This paper argues that corruption patterns are endogenous to political structures. Thus, corruption can be systemic and … associated with anarchy and weak dictators, while strong dictators implement a system of monopolistic corruption. Efforts at …

system, rigid labor market, low institutional quality, and excessive regulation in financial and products markets are …

of institutions and the rule of law. We find that when businesses are faced with onerous regulation, inconsistent … enforcement and corruption, they have an incentive to hide their activities in the underground economy. Empirical analysis …