An in-depth analysis of the fundamental role that decentralization plays in developing countries, using detailed … statistical data to examine the actual fiscal structure between tiers of government, and the effects of decentralization at the …

This book introduces the theory and practice of Chinese public budget reform, including the manner and implications of …

This book examines the complex relationship between corruption and entrepreneurship in countries of varying levels of … questions with regard to the impact of corruption on institutions and social welfare: • Is corruption an additional burden in … entrepreneurship, total entrepreneurial activity, self-employment, and newly registered firms? • Is corruption helpful for …

and corruption -- 6. Electoral rules -- 7. Decentralization -- 8. Regulation -- 9. Justice -- 10. Specialized anti-corruption …This book explores how corruption is now widely recognized as a major “disease” which threatens not only economic … development but also the foundations of societies. As well as examining the causes and consequences of corruption, this book also …