corruption on productivity. Corruption is defined as a “bribe tax” and is compared to another form of institutional inefficiency … the legal framework is weaker, bribery is more harmful for firm-level productivity. -- Corruption ; firm performance …, which is often believed to be closely linked with corruption: the “time tax” imposed on firms by red tape. When testing …

study examines the effects of corruption on productivity. Corruption is defined as a "bribe tax" and is compared with … another form of institutional inefficiency, which is often believed to be closely linked with corruption: the "time tax … effect on firm-level productivity, while the effect of the time tax is insignificant. At the same time, there is no evidence …

continued increases in productivity and sustaining economic growth. However, focusing solely on anti-corruption for its sake may … reform through its anti-corruption strategies. The Philippines may thus finally be on the cusp of what Acemoglu and Robinson … enforcing against anomalous transactions. What may be a optimal strategy is to treat anti-corruption as part of a larger overall …