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, based on citizens’ preferences, that include the notion of the perception of justice and trust in public institutions. Third … government. Particular emphasis is placed on the recent studies for Spain that stress citizens’ preferences, the role of trust in … institutions, and the system of government. …
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. We find that trust in either type institutions drops around elections but that the magnitude of the drop varies … institutions. We find that trust in either type institutions drops around elections but that the magnitude of the drop varies … institutions under partisan control but also to those designed to be isolated from electoral pressures – such as courts or central …
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We provide a theoretical framework for understanding when an official angles for a bribe, when a client pays, and the payoffs to the client’s decision. We test this frame work using a new data set on bribery of Peruvian public officials by households. The theory predicts that bribery is more...
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This study tests the assertion that membership growth in credit unions is constrained by their unique structural features, such as their non-profit mission and member-based ownership. Although these features enhance inclusiveness, existing theory suggest that they work against efficiency when...
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We examine the link between social institutions and individuals' propensity to cooperate in a simple game theoretic … cynical), and former defectors cooperate (reform). This behavior suggests further roles for institutions. Finally, continuing …
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The development and evolution of labor market structures and institutions. Particular focus on competing explanations … of recent developments in the distribution of wage and salary income and in key institutions and organizational … stratification. From the course home page: Course Description This class focuses on labor institutions, the transformation of those …
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This dissertation analyzes where and when experienced investors add value to startups. Building on the resource-dependence theory and the relational view of the firm, I argue that the positive effect of investor experience on startup performance is stronger when the startup faces a more...
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This paper investigated the influence of country-level factors that have led to shifts in the patterns of international R&D investments made by Multinational Corporations (MNCs), from an exclusive focus on developed countries to a broader scope that also includes developing countries....
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The dissertation aims at broadening our understanding of tax evasion and government spending in developing countries. It comprises three essays. The first essay deals with estimation of tax evasion in a cross-section of developing countries by estimating their underground economies using the...
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requirements, and a variety of competing market and organizational institutions in transition. We employ multi-level modeling …
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