Abstract Target 16.5 of SDGs aims to “Substantially reduce corruptionand bribery in all their forms.” It is widely accepted economics that corruption aggravates the overall economic performance a society. However, previous studies have also shown firms providing bribes public officials are likely record higher sales growth, while undoubtedly enjoy extra income or entertainment. Domestic and int...

There is a large literature documenting that high host-country corporate taxes deter foreign direct investment. However, some recent papers have questioned the robustness of this result in developing countries. In this paper we investigate one possible reason: the presence of a trade-off between taxes and good governance. We find that taxes and governance interact and that taxes and corruption ...

Investment in capital projects is essential for economic growth and development. Yet there is widespread dissatisfaction with the outcomes of construction investment. Major challenges in developing countries include inappropriate projects, high prices, poor quality, excessive time and cost overruns, inadequate maintenance and low returns. These problems impact negatively on development and pove...

The paper focuses on ‘Sociological perspectives in the novels of Aravind Adiga’s White Tiger (2008) and Last Man Tower (2011)’. In his novels, he paints a realistic image modern India. He portrays social issues concerning poverty, corruption, dishonesty, degradation values present society. India’s scenes are depicted as dark side our life which reveals corruption taking place both government pr...

This paper adds to research on the international drivers of corruption and anti-corruption by focusing influence regional trade agreements (RTAs). Using cross-national data employing a social network analysis, we provide descriptions evolution deep integration RTAs' in transparency with comprehensive view which utilise network's Closeness, Harmonic, Betweenness, Eigenvector, PageRank centraliti...

Economies that do not have a corporate tax system in their historical heritage sought to establish with independence. The structure means the financing free-market reforms of transition economies. study aims evaluate current 31 Also, relationship between corruption and total burden, GDP per capita, openness, economic freedom, corporate-income-consumption rates 24 economies were examined effecti...

Corruption is perceived by firms in Uganda to be one of the most serious impediments to conducting business. Despite this, little is known about the incidence and cost of corruption in the private sector, nor about its effect on firm performance. A major reason for the lack of information is the fact that until recently it was considered impossible systematically to measure corruption. However,...

We study the influence of policy uncertainty on moral behavior firms. When facing uncertainty, managers perceive various socioeconomic obstacles as more severe and disruptive to their business. Using data from spouts in 93 countries, we document that some firms engage norm-deviant by cheating taxes paying bribes. While private prefer cheat taxes, public choose bribery a favorite tool “grease wh...