This paper analyzes the influence of the shadow economy on corruption and vice versa. We hypothesize that corruption … that the shadow economy reduces corruption in high income countries, but increases corruption in low income countries. We … also find that stricter regulations increase both corruption and the shadow economy. …

, and exposed rampant government corruption involving construction and zoning code violations, as a factor magnifying the … on the other hand, were responsible for the incompetence shown in providing relief, for involvement in corruption related … responsible for different types of corruption and mismanagement provided us with a unique data to differentiate between voter …

We introduce bureaucratic corruption in a simple way and examine its effect on government revenue when policies change …. If corruption is low enough, revenues garnered from capturing people cheating may exceed those from choosing an audit … structure in which everyone declares their true income. We also examine a case in which corruption is endogenous. …

This paper examines the relationship between corruption and public debt in 106 countries. Results suggest that … corruption leads to an increase in public debt. We also investigate if the effect of corruption on pblic debt is increased by … government expenditure, the shadow economy and military expenditure. We find that the effect of corruption on public debt is …

Can a society suffering contests between rich and poor achieve good governance in the face of endemic corruption? We … payments, limiting the state's economic development capability. In the face of extensive corruption, it is challenging for the … that minimizes corruption and is sensitive to the present and future needs of society. To do this it must understand what …

. Second, the use of cash in crime, here especially in corruption, is also econometrically investigated. The influence is …