Corruption across countries and regions: Some consequences of local osmosis
Raaj Sah Journal of Economic Dynamics and Control, Volume 31, Number 8, August 2007, pages 2573-2598. Click here to download the PDF of the paper ABSTRACT Large and persistent differences in corruption across comparable countries is a challenging research issue. Even more intriguing are such differences across regions within the same country, because the typically considered socioeconomic and governance characteristics are generally more similar across such regions than across different countries. This paper’s principal theme is that individuals’ perceptions of their environments are influenced by the realities that they have faced in the past; these perceptions affect their current and future actions; which in turn influence the current and future realities. An articulation and analysis of these dynamics yields significant observations concerning individuals’ behavior and societal outcomes. Previous working versions include: “Corruption across countries and regions: Some consequences of local osmosis.” University of Chicago, Harris School of Public Policy. Working paper series 06.09. March 2006. “Persistence and pervasiveness of corruption: New perspectives.” Yale University, Department of Economics. Economic Growth Center, Center discussion paper number 560. August 1988. |