important public service, there is widespread concern that their activities are negatively affected by corruption. However …, there is limited cross-country analysis on the costs of corruption for SOEs. We present new evidence on how corruption … perform as well as private firms in core sectors when corruption is low. Taking advantage of a novel database reforms, we also …

Many hoteliers in the West are seeking opportunities to extend their business in the mainland China market. This study … attempts to understand the basic motivations in forming joint venture hotels in China. (Chin Econ/NIAS-Han) …