Transparency has become a catchword and in the economic-political debate is often seen as a universal remedy for all … sorts of problems. In this paper, we analyze and discuss the meaning and use of the concept of transparency in economic … research. We look for common denominators across different areas where the concept is used, and find that transparency in …

'Transparency' has become both a catch-word in public debate and also an important research topic. Comprised of … authoritative yet accessible contributions, this handbook surveys existing economic research on transparency and provides an up …

The multifaceted concept of transparency / Jens Forssbæck and Lars Oxelheim -- Constitutional transparency / Richard J …. Sweeney -- Monetary policy transparency / Petra M. Geraats -- Fiscal policy transparency / Iain Begg -- Transparent and unique … sovereign default risk assessment / Edward I. Altman and Herbert A. Rijken -- Transparency and competition policy in an …