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model and tests the hypotheses derived by exploiting the introduction of a "fresh start" policy in Germany in 1999 as a …
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This paper argues that contracts induced by means of bribery should be valid. Nullity and voidability decrease the incentive for voluntary disclosure, assist corrupt actors with enforcing their bribe agreements and provide leeway for abuse. Thus, they run counter to effective anti-corruption. It...
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Even though high penalties for corruption offences have a deterrent and preventive effect, they also entrap bribe-takers and bribe-givers in their corrupt relationship. Moreover, pending penalties can be misused to make threats against opportunistic behavior and can thus stabilize risky bribe...
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This paper analyses the dynamics of personal insolvencies in Germany and the UK, focusing on the recent recession … different approaches to deal with overindebted individuals. In Germany unfortunate households who file on their debt are … discharged relatively fast. In line with their different insolvency procedures, the two countries also represent two different …
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