of Mani Pulite was so much influential that since then many indicators suggest a steadily decreasing path for corruption … in Italy. This paper shows that Mani Pulite was mainly effective in deterring corruption as it broke up the feed due to …

leniency given to those who report their infraction (deterrence regime). Another local optimum is achieved if the government …

In this study we explore in detail the causes of corruption in China using two different sets of data at the regional … level (provinces and cities). We observe that regions with more anti-corruption efforts, histories of British rule, higher … heterogeneity, regulation, abundance of resource and state-owned enterprises substantially breed regional corruption. Moreover …

In this study we explore in detail the causes of corruption in China using two different sets of data at the regional … level (provinces and cities). We observe that regions with more anti-corruption efforts, histories of British rule, higher … heterogeneity, regulation, abundance of resource and state-owned enterprises substantially breed regional corruption. Moreover …

In this study we explore in detail the causes of corruption in China using two different sets of data at the regional … level (provinces and cities). We observe that regions with more anti-corruption efforts, histories of British rule, higher … heterogeneity, regulation, abundance of resource and state-owned enterprises substantially breed regional corruption. Moreover …

economy is also a¤ected by the di¤usion of corruption, its impact depending upon the cost of detecting a bribe agreement. When …

and engage in local corruption to avoid punishment. When law enforcers are sufficiently well-paid, difficult to bribe and … corruption detection highly probable, we show that increasing policing or sanctions effectively deters crime. However, when … generate higher crime rates. In particular, the relationship between the traditional instruments of deterrence, namely …

in corruption to avoid punishment. When law enforcers are sufficiently well-paid, difficult to bribe and corruption … crime rates. In particular, the relationship between the traditional instruments of deterrence, namely intensification of … organized crime to corruption, and ensuing impunity leads to higher rather than lower crime. …

fraud, or corruption - that share with cartels the crucial features that well designed leniency and whistleblower programs …