In an environment with extensive corruption where much of the population evades paying their full taxes due, we tackle …

We analyse policy makers' incentives to fight corruption under different institutional qualities. We find that 'public … officials', even when non-corrupt, significantly distort anti-corruption institutions by choosing a lower detection probability … legal equality can be considered worse in reducing corruption. Finally, corruption is significantly lower when the detection …

, increased political corruption, and weaker rule of law. We also find that the deleterious effects of political clientelism are …

of offshore entities as an indicator of corruption risk. We find that the number of new shell companies increases by 11 … the award of an exploration licence increases the risk of corruption. Consistent with rent-maximising behaviour, this … association is stronger when the price of oil increases. Our work informs the fight against corruption, proposing greater …

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 …

This paper considers the effect of corruption on the effciency of capital investment. Using firm-level level data from …-sized enterprises. -- corruption ; efficiency ; rent-seeking ; capital investment …

when corruption is too pervasive, and when the origin of tax revenue origin reduces government accountability. Lastly, our …