Econ Gov (2008) 9:245–263 DOI 10.1007/s10101-007-0033-4 O R I G I NA L PA P E R Causes of corruption: a survey of cross-country analyses and extended results Lorenzo Pellegrini · Reyer Gerlagh Received: 30 September 2005 / Accepted: 20 October 2006 / Published online: 23 February 2007 © Springer-Verlag 2007 Abstract We survey and assess the empirical literature on the sources of corruption Thanks to the improved availability of data‚ we are able to produce an improved cross-country econometric
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Societies are likely to decline due to corruption The effects of corruption have a negative impact on a society as a whole. Each and every society takes pride in the services that are offered to them by the government. When the quality of services such as health‚ education and other services are compromised due to corruption the society will decline. When finances of government departments are mismanaged they are chances that they are not going to offer its citizens the quality of services they
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Impact of bribery and corruption on business Some companies manage to survive and get away with bribery and corruption while others get caught up in public scandals that cost them a fortune destroying their brands‚ defending themselves and ultimately losing out on business‚ a top bribery and corruption-buster said. Retired Judge Ameer Ismail‚ Chairman of the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABC)‚ speaking on the topic ‘Bribery and Corruption: Impact on Business Environment’
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The Two Sides of Corruption in Russia Corruption in Russia has been prominent since it was legal in the 17th century‚ when the tsar’s officers were allowed to take bribes. It was then illegalized‚ however never quite faded away especially during Soviet times when the conditions of the living people were harsh. It is still prominent in Russia today since the new capitalist country has not fully moved on from its socialist past. Understanding the historical content of corruption is critical in order
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MANILA‚ Philippines—The Philippines is still perceived as one of the most corrupt countries in the world‚ getting a score of 34 on a scale of 1 to 100 with 100 being very clean‚ according to the latest Corruption Perceptions Index of Transparency International. But the Philippines has at least outranked its neighbors Vietnam‚ Indonesia and Bangladesh‚ which all fared better than the country in the previous CPI‚ said TI‚ a civil society organization that promotes transparency and accountability.
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CORRUPTION IN SOCIETY HOW CORUPTION EXIST AND WAYS OF FIGHTING FULL TITLE OF PRESENTATION DISTANCE LEARNING PROGRAMME COURSE NAME: PUBLIC SPEAKING COURSE CODE: COM 311
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Introduction…………………………………………………………3 Corruption in the Philippines and the Governments’ Response…………………………………………………………….4 Spanish Colonia Era……………………………………………….4 American Colonial Era…………………………………………….4 Post War Era…………………………………………………………5 Martial Law Era ……………………………………………………..5 Government Anti-Corruption Initiatives and Laws……………5 Unmitigated Losses to Corruption …………………………….11 Etymology …………………………………………………………18 Corruption Levels…………………………………………………18 Corruption Improvements……………………………………….18
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Police Corruption Second Essay for AJ 101 Krystal Lamas Victor Valley Community College Author Note This paper was prepared for AJ 101 for Mr. Ronald M. Field .M.A. Abstract Police corruption is a complex issue. Police corruption or the abuse of authority by a police officer‚ acting officially to fulfill personal needs or wants‚ is a growing problem in the United States today. Things such as an Internal Affairs department‚ a strong leadership organization‚ and community support are just
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The Evils of Corruption Many studies have been conducted that show the evils or consequences of corruption. And corruption has taught the Nigeria a dangerous and wrong lesson that it does not pay to be honest‚ hardworking and law-abiding. Through corrupt means many political office holders acquire wealth and properties in and outside Nigeria; and many display their wealth (which is beyond the means)‚ but the society does not blink. This has made politics a big business in Nigeria‚ because anything
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INTRODUCTION It is difficult to examine many of the problems currently going on in Mexico without the word "corruption" being thrown around. It is assumed that most government officials‚ judges‚ and police officers are on the take‚ either from each other‚ the public‚ or drug cartels. How has corruption become such an ingrained part of Mexican society‚ and why is it so difficult - if not impossible - to stamp out? HISTORICAL BACKGROUND In colonial times‚ the buying and selling of indulgences
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