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Corruption: An Unsolved Puzzle
Farzana Chowdhury,Sameeksha Desai,David B. Audretsch +2 more
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In this article, the authors look at what types of corruption exist, how corruption is measured in different sources, and some of the causes that have been found to contribute to engaging in corruption.Abstract:
Corruption is not a new problem. Even though it is considered a social ill and almost universally viewed as a problem, it remains present in many of the developing countries. Although the existence of corruption is common knowledge, people are reluctant to admit that they take and pay bribes, and therefore measuring and assessing corruption can be a challenge. In this chapter, we look at what types of corruption exist, how corruption is measured in different sources, and some of the causes that have been found to contribute to engaging in corruption. We have also examined how corruption is present in different sectors and it affects stakeholders in developing countries. With a growing concern regarding the size of government, we also examine how corruption and the size of government affect the recipients of the services, especially entrepreneurs.read more
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