2012
DOI: 10.1590/s0101-31572012000200009
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Abstract: This article presents an empirical analysis based on cross-country data concerned with two points regarding corruption: (i) its effects on income; and (ii) how to mitigate corruption. The findings can be highlighted in two points. Firstly the idea that corruption is intrinsically connected with income is confirmed. Secondly, the traditional argument that an increase in rule of law represents a good strategy in the fight against corruption is valid for developing countries. Furthermore, this study reveals that … Show more

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“…This negative sign, implies that lower levels of corruption are associated with higher levels of human development. These results agree with the United Nations Human Settlements Program, which says that, in general, higher levels of human development are related with lower levels of corruption (Mendonça & Fonseca, 2012) and the results of this study also support the findings of Amate-Fortes et al (2015) and Amate-Fortes, Guarnido-Rueda, and Molina-Morales (2017) showing that corruption negatively affects human development.…”
Section: Ardl Bounds Testsupporting
confidence: 91%
“…This negative sign, implies that lower levels of corruption are associated with higher levels of human development. These results agree with the United Nations Human Settlements Program, which says that, in general, higher levels of human development are related with lower levels of corruption (Mendonça & Fonseca, 2012) and the results of this study also support the findings of Amate-Fortes et al (2015) and Amate-Fortes, Guarnido-Rueda, and Molina-Morales (2017) showing that corruption negatively affects human development.…”
Section: Ardl Bounds Testsupporting
confidence: 91%
“…Nowadays, the World Bank considers RL to be one of important dimensions of governance in the control of corruption. In brief, the idea is that the countries with a high RL ensure that no one is above the law, and thus the corruption may decrease (Kaufman et al, 2003;de Mendonça and da Fonseca, 2012).…”
Section: Models Specificationmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…A fourth implication states the analysis concerning corruption related with rule of law. In order to avoid a weak rule of law supported to a high level of corruption, the World Bank should consider rules that control corruption, because, as know, the countries with a high rule of law ensure that no one is above the law and thus the corruption may decrease (Kaufman et al, 2003;de Mendonça and da Fonseca, 2012).…”
Section: Conclusion and Policy Implicationsmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Another data issue comes from the Rodrik critique (Rodrik, 2012) which points out that policy indicators are not independent random variables, but conscious and strategic decisions made by governments in an attempt to obtain specific goals. Thus, the choice of development indicators as exogenous variables might not 7 On one hand, several cross-country studies find a significant RoL coefficient (Ades and Tella, 1997;Leite and Weidmann, 1999;Broadman and Recanatini, 2001;Brunetti and Weder, 2003;Herzfeld and Weiss, 2003;Ali and Isse, 2002;Park, 2003;Damania et al, 2004;Croix and Delavallade, 2011;Iwasaki and Suzuki, 2012;de Mendonça and da Fonseca, 2012;Elbahnasawy and Revier, 2012). On the other, others find significant coefficients among alternative governance indicators; some related to current policies (e.g., government effectiveness, decentralization, freedom of the press, federal system, women in parliament, etc.)…”
Section: Econometric Studiesmentioning
confidence: 99%