http://www.bis.org/cbhub/list/jel_classification/jel_P0/index.rss Latest research hub papers with the JEL classification:P0 en http://www.bof.fi/NR/rdonlyres/853DA296-812A-4A54-8D79-BA7BBF5843EF/0/DP0608.pdf Bank of Finland BOFIT Discussion Papers by Rajeev K. Goel and Michael A. Nelson Causes of Corruption:History, Geography, and Government 2008-06-06T17:36:59Z Corruption, which remains a serious problem in many countries, has prompted considerable research in recent years. This paper adds to the extant literature with insights on factors influencing corrupt activity. Using cross-country data for about 100 nations, the roles of national history, geography, and government are examined to see how they affect conditions for corruption, both qualitatively and quantitatively. The innovative aspects of this research include use of a wide set of historical, geographical, and governmental determinants of corruption, as well as detailed assessment of several previously considered determinants. The main issues addressed are the effects of the size and scope of government on the incidence of corruption across countries, and the significance of historical and geographic factors in corruption. Regarding the first question, the authors find the size and scope of government can significantly affect corruption. On the second, it is shown that historical institutional inertia in older countries and new rent-seeking opportunities in younger nations can encourage corruption, while certain geographic factors can mitigate corruption. The paper ends with discussion aimed at the policymaker. Causes of Corruption:History, Geography, and Government 2008-06-06T17:36:59Z Abstract http://www.bof.fi/bofit_en/tutkimus/tutkimusjulkaisut/dp/2008/dp0608.htm Full text http://www.bof.fi/NR/rdonlyres/853DA296-812A-4A54-8D79-BA7BBF5843EF/0/DP0608.pdf Michael A. Nelson Rajeev K. Goel Rajeev K. Goel and Michael A. Nelson 2008-06-06 Bank of Finland BOFIT Discussion Papers H0 P0 http://www.banque-france.fr/gb/publications/telechar/ner/ner144.pdf Bank of France Working Papers by Sanvi Avouyi-Dovi, Rafal Kierzenkowski, Catherine Lubochinsky Are Business and Credit Cycles Converging or Diverging? A comparison of Poland, Hungary, the Czech Republic and the Euro Area 2006-05-17T07:06:59Z Are Business and Credit Cycles Converging or Diverging? A comparison of Poland, Hungary, the Czech Republic and the Euro Area 2006-05-17T07:06:59Z Abstract http://www.banque-france.fr/gb/publications/ner/1-144.htm Full text http://www.banque-france.fr/gb/publications/telechar/ner/ner144.pdf Catherine Lubochinsky Sanvi Avouyi-Dovi Rafal Kierzenkowski Sanvi Avouyi-Dovi, Rafal Kierzenkowski, Catherine Lubochinsky 2006-05 Bank of France Working Papers E23 E32 E44 E51 P00