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Removing Impediments to Sustainable Economic Development : The Case of Corruption

L??pez Claros, Augusto - 2014

This paper examines causes and consequences of corruption within the process of economic development. It starts by … reviewing some of the factors that, over the past couple of decades, have transformed corruption from a subject on the sidelines …, the paper analyzes many of the institutional mechanisms that sustain corruption and the impact of corruption on …

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Deterring Kickbacks and Encouraging Entry in Public Procurement Markets : Evidence from Firm Surveys in 88 Developing Countries

Biletska, Nataliya; Kacker, Kanishka; Knack, Stephen F. - 2017

competition and corruption levels. This paper adds to the evidence base, using data on almost 34,000 firms from the World Bank …

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Natural Openness and Good Government

Wei, Shang-jin - 2000

conceptual model and some empirical evidence. Assuming that corruption and bad governance reduce international trade and …-would devote more resources to building good institutions and would display less corruption in equilibrium. How is "natural … than a landlocked country. In the data, "naturally more open economies" do show less corruption even after their level of …

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International Trade and Green Growth

Copeland, Brian Richard - 2013

This paper reviews the challenges and opportunities raised by international trade for developing countries considering a green growth strategy. A key concern is the effect of environmental policies on international competitiveness. For production-generated pollution, there is evidence that...

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Is Green Growth Good for the Poor?

Dercon, Stefan - 2013

The developing world is experiencing substantial environmental change, and climate change is likely to accelerate these …

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Impact of Behavioral Issues on Green Growth Policies and Weather-Related Disaster Reduction in Developing Countries

Kunreuther, Howard; Michel-Kerjan, Erwann - 2013

This paper focuses on how developing countries can change the way they prepare for disasters so they are better equipped to sustain economic growth. It discusses the importance of considering the goals of key decision makers and the need to understand the perceptions, systematics biases, and...

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Is Green Growth Good for the Poor?

Dercon Stefan - 2014

The developing world is experiencing substantial environmental change, and climate change is likely to accelerate these …

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Governance and Economic Growth

Grâdšṭayn, Marq - 2003

Because protection of property rights cannot be appropriated by any individual, it is widely recognized as being the state's responsibility. Moreover, recent empirical evidence suggests that protection of property rights leads to higher investment levels and faster growth. The extent of property...

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Creative Trade for Human Development

Kabanda, Patrick - 2016

In recent years, international trade in creative goods and services has been expanding. But this upward march is not lifting all boats. Although many developing countries are endowed with vast cultural wealth, they still lag behind. In addition, women are not faring well. Much needs to be done...

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Governance Indicators : Where Are We, Where Should We Be Going?

Kaufmann, Daniel; Kraay, Aart - 2012

Scholars, policymakers, aid donors, and aid recipients acknowledge the importance of good governance for development. This understanding has spurred an intense interest in more refined, nuanced, and policy-relevant indicators of governance. In this paper we review progress to date in the area of...

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