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Further notes on information, corruption, and optimal law enforcement

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  • Nuno Garoupa
  • Mohamed Jellal

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  • Nuno Garoupa & Mohamed Jellal, 2007. "Further notes on information, corruption, and optimal law enforcement," European Journal of Law and Economics, Springer, vol. 23(1), pages 59-69, February.
    • Handle: RePEc:kap:ejlwec:v:23:y:2007:i:1:p:59-69
    DOI: 10.1007/s10657-007-9002-1
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    Keywords

    Fine; Probability of detection and punishment; Corruption; Information; K4;
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    JEL classification:

    • K4 - Law and Economics - - Legal Procedure, the Legal System, and Illegal Behavior

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