There are a large number of cases where corruption has been discovered investigating levels of consumption that appear … the principal. We argue that this assumption has to be revised in applications that study corruption. The informativeness … consumption with the aim of reducing corruption, and discuss features of the practical applications. We show that when there is …

possible to establish robust bounds on equilibrium corruption using only non-verifiable reports. Our analysis suggests a simple …

Digital platforms like Uber can enhance market transparency and mitigate moral hazard via ratings of buyers and sellers …

We characterize the price-transparency role of benchmarks in over-the-counter markets. A benchmark can, under … dealers and customers, and reducing search costs. Although the market transparency promoted by benchmarks reduces dealers …

In this paper we present the results from a "corruption game" (a dictator game modified so that the second player can …

Does information about rampant political corruption increase electoral participation and the support for challenger … copious corruption not only decreases incumbent support in local elections in Mexico, but also decreases voter turnout …

Recent years have seen a remarkable expansion in economists' ability to measure corruption. This, in turn, has led to a … new generation of well-identified, microeconomic studies. We review the evidence on corruption in developing countries in … light of these recent advances, focusing on three questions: how much corruption is there, what are the efficiency …