This paper presents two propositions about corruption. First, the structure of government institutions and the … political process are a very important determinant of the level of corruption. In particular, weak governments which do not … control their agencies would lead to ultra-high corruption levels. Second, the illegality of corruption and the need for …

thus dampens the negative effect that deposit insurance has on banks' risk taking. "--World Bank web site …

institutions dispose a country toward adopting design features that inadequately control risk-shifting. "--World Bank web site …

in banking"--World Bank web site …