We consider the role of asymmetric information on the emergence of collusion between criminals and enforcers, in the … the underlying offense with a criminal sanction for corruption, both imposed on offenders. A higher criminal sanction for … the underlying offense implies that the government must spend more resources to detect and punish corruption (since the …

We consider the role of asymmetric information on the emergenceof collusion between criminals and enforcers, in the … underlying o®ense with a criminal sanction for corruption, both imposed on o®enders. A higher criminal sanction for the … underlying o®ense implies that the government must spend more resources to detect and punish corruption (since the likelihood of …

detecting and convicting. The agency accumulates data and information (on criminals, on opportunities of crime) enhancing the … rules. In particular, we show that the optimal fine could be less than maximal and the optimal probability of detection …

function of its past experience of detecting and convicting. The agency accumulates data and information (on criminals, on … enforcement learning on optimal stationary compliance rules. In particular, we show that the optimal stationary fine could be less …

Does the disclosure of information about corrupt activities induce a sustained reduction in corruption? We use … short-term and dynamic effects of information on corruption and re-election rates. We conclude that audit programs must be … longitudinal data on audits of municipal governments in Puerto Rico to answer this question. We find that corruption is lower in …

Information affecting a candidate's reputation might have significant electoral consequences. Do candidates respond to … the release of information? Using Brazilian elections and audits as an exogenous source of information, I show that both … incumbent and challenger increase their campaign spending when detrimental information affects the incumbent's reputation …

Does information about rampant political corruption increase electoral participation and the support for challenger … parties? Democratic theory assumes that offering more information to voters will enhance electoral accountability. However, if … increased support for challengers and higher political participation. We provide experimental evidence that information about …