In this paper we explore relationships between corruption perceptions and such characteristics as the size of shadow … countries. It is shown that irrespective of whether the economy is developed or transitional, negative dependence of corruption … the shadow economy passes 45%, the Transparency International Corruption Perceptions Index ceases to respond to growth of …

In the standard model of corruption, the rich are more likely to pay bribes for their children's education, reflecting … Bangladesh, this paper finds strong evidence that corruption in schools is doubly regressive: (i) the poor are more likely to pay … implies that "free schooling" is free only for the rich and corruption makes the playing field skewed against the poor. This …