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Corruption, income and rule of law: empirical evidence from developing and developed countriel

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  • Helder Ferreira de Mendonça
  • André da Fonseca

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This article presents an empirical analysis based on cross-country data concerned with two points regarding corruption: (i) its effects on income; and (ii) how to mitigate corruption. The findings can be highlighted in two points. Firstly the idea that corruption is intrinsically connected with income is confirmed. Secondly, the traditional argument that an increase in rule of law represents a good strategy in the fight against corruption is valid for developing countries. Furthermore, this study reveals that the search for increasing the human development index represents a rule of thumb for high levels of income and to control corruption. JEL Classification: N; D73.

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  • Helder Ferreira de Mendonça & André da Fonseca, 2012. "Corruption, income and rule of law: empirical evidence from developing and developed countriel," Brazilian Journal of Political Economy, Center of Political Economy, vol. 32(2), pages 305-314.
    • Handle: RePEc:ekm:repojs:v:32:y:2012:i:2:p:305-314:id:355
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    1. Mamatzakis, Emmanuel, 2022. "An international study on the impact of corruption on analysts’ forecasts," Journal of International Accounting, Auditing and Taxation, Elsevier, vol. 48(C).
    2. Nerajda Feruni & Eglantina Hysa & Mirela Panait & Irina Gabriela Rădulescu & Alina Brezoi, 2020. "The Impact of Corruption, Economic Freedom and Urbanization on Economic Development: Western Balkans versus EU-27," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 12(22), pages 1-22, November.

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    Keywords

    corruption; rule of law; human development index; income; developing countries; developed countries;
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    JEL classification:

    • D73 - Microeconomics - - Analysis of Collective Decision-Making - - - Bureaucracy; Administrative Processes in Public Organizations; Corruption

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