Using several independent data sets, we investigate an aspect of corruption that has received little attention: its differential incidence by gender. We show using micro data that women are less involved in bribery, and are less likely to condone bribe taking. Cross-country data show that...

The concept of political capitalism -- Political capitalism as an economic system -- The political and economic elite -- Interest groups and political exchange -- Political creation of economic rents -- Transitional gains and rent extraction -- The regulatory state -- Capitalism versus democracy...