This paper provides a simple model of corruption dynamics with the ratchet effect. Corrupt officials have ex post the … decrease. We also explore the effect of the official's tenure stability on the extent of corruption. This allows us to identify … circumstances under which the often observed practice of job rotation can help mitigate corruption. …

This paper provides a simple model of corruption dynamics with the ratchet effect. As in Shleifer and Vishny [1993], we … consider the sale of government property (entry permit) by government officials as the prototype of corruption activities. In a … also explore the effect of the official's tenure stability on the extent of corruption. This allows us to identify …

This paper provides a simple model of corruption dynamics with the ratchet effect. As in Shleifer and Vishny [1993], we … consider the sale of government property (entry permit) by government officials as the prototype of corruption activities. In a … also explore the effect of the official?s tenure stability on the extent of corruption. This allows us to identify …