Corruption, Growth, and Public Finances

Author/Editor:

Vito Tanzi ; Hamid R Davoodi

Publication Date:

November 1, 2000

Electronic Access:

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Summary:

The paper discusses some channels through which corruption affects growth such as the impact of corruption on enterprises, on the allocation of talent, and on investment. It also discusses the impact of corruption on some aspects of public finance.

Series:

Working Paper No. 2000/182

Subject:

English

Publication Date:

November 1, 2000

ISBN/ISSN:

9781451859256/1018-5941

Stock No:

WPIEA1822000

Pages:

27

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