the incidence of corruption. We first present an interaction-based model on corruption that predicts that the level of … corruption is positively associated with social interaction. Then we empirically verify the theoretical prediction using within … a statistically significantly positive effect on the corruption rate in China. Our findings, therefore, underscore the …

This paper presents theoretical and empirical evidence on the nexus between corruption and democracy. We establish a … political economy model where the effect of democracy on corruption is conditional on income distribution and property rights … prediction. Moreover, the effect of democratization on corruption depends on the protection of property rights and income …

Corruption is often portrayed as a barrier to trade and investment capable of altering international investment … patterns. Here, we analyze how firms’ choice of country and the volume of offshored material inputs are affected by corruption … in target economies. Taking stance from the gravity model of trade, the analysis suggests that corruption is a deterrent …

, the regulatory framework and the extent of corruption in the bureaucracy? Second, what are the incentives of corrupt …

We use unique survey data from Bulgaria’s tax administration to evaluate the determinants of corruption risk. We … construct a novel measure of corruptibility, defined as the gap between actual income and the self-reported corruption …-proof income. The survey data show that raising incomes leads to lower corruption risk. However, incomes would have to almost …

This paper addresses how oil changes the corruption-foreign direct investment relationship. With the advantage of our … corruption. We find that corruption has a negative impact on attracting foreign direct investment but this is mitigated based on … the amount of oil the receiving country produces. Foreign direct investment inflows are found to reduce corruption in …

How are factors such as corruption perception and the level of democracy influencing foreign direct investment to …

institutional quality variables are introduced, especially those related to corruption and rent-seeking behavior. This study …

and applications include political groups, ethnicities, agents motivated by the work in the public sector and corruption … that patronage may be strictly positive in both of them. We also apply the second setting to the case of corruption. …

What is the relationship between ballot structure (the manner in which citizens cast their votes) and corruption …