Political and economic transition is often blamed for Russia's 40% surge in deaths between 1990 and 1994 (the "Russian … explains a large share of the mortality crisis, suggesting that Russia's transition to capitalism and democracy was not as … lethal as commonly suggested. -- mortality ; transition ; alcohol ; Russia …

Political and economic transition is often blamed for Russia's 40% surge in deaths between 1990 and 1994 (the "Russian … explains a large share of the mortality crisis, suggesting that Russia's transition to capitalism and democracy was not as …

Raiding along with corruption is the number one problem in Russia. Raiding is a hostile takeover that manifests a fight … for property or other valuable assets that often involves corruption and fraud. In addition to production facilities, real …

This paper examines determinants of corruption across Russian regions. Key contributions include: (i) a formal study of … economic corruption determinants across Russian regions; (ii) comparisons of determinants of perceived corruption versus those … of actual corruption; and (iii) studying the influence of market competition and other factors on corruption. The results …

This paper investigates a possible impact of education corruption on economic growth in Russia. It argues that high … levels of education corruption may harm total factor productivity in the long run, primarily through lowering the level of … reduce education corruption in the short run, but can eventually lead to implementation of higher ethical standards in the …

existing laws of one state to another. Bribery is a typical problem for developing countries as shown in the Corruption …). Corruption can have roots in socialist regimes as in recently established political stability instable economic situation may … lead to growth in crime. The main challenge within the scope of this project is to identify the relation between corruption …

corruption in admissions to public colleges. The idea of vouchers failed while the test faces furious opposition and crises. This … paper considers vouchers, standardized tests, educational loans, and privatization as related to educational corruption. The … test is criticized by many for being a cause of the further increase in educational corruption. However, the test is needed …

This paper argues that corruption in Russia is systemic in nature. Low wage levels of public officials provide strong … within Russia, survey the literature on the causes, consequences, and cures of corruption in Russia, and discuss entry points … incentives to engage in corruption. As corruption is illegal, corrupt officials can be exposed any time, which enforces loyalty …

estimate and branch analysis of corruption in Russia is offered. The research concentrates on effects produced by corruption on … at anti-corruption struggle in modern Russia and optimization of public expenditures are offered …This paper clarifies the main theoretical issues of corruption study such as definition, reasons, and consequences. An …