In this paper we explore tax revenue in a regime of widespread corruptionin a static and dynamic framework. We prove that the relationship betweenthe tax rate and tax collection is not linear. In a static context, this maybring about a Laffer, like behavior of overall tax revenue; a higher...

<p> This paper analyzes the relation existing between corruption, monitoring and output inan economy. By solving a dynamic game we prove that equilibrium output is a non-linearupper-hemicontinuous function (MP function) of the monitoring level implemented by theState on corruption, presenting 3...</p>

Reduction of fiscal evasion may be pursued by introducing incentive schemes for tax inspectors. The aim of this paper is to explain the role of such bonuses in an economic environment with corruption, i.e. in a world where entrepreneurs and tax inspectors are open to bribery. In detail, we...

In this paper, we explore tax revenues in a regime of widespread corruption in a growth model. We develop a Ramsey model of economic growth with a rival but non-excludable public good which is financed by taxes which can be evaded via corrupt tax inspectors. We prove that the relationship...

We develop an overlapping generations model to study how the interplay between social and human capital affects fertility. In a framework where families face a trade-off between the quantity and quality of children, we incorporate the assumption that social capital plays a key role in the...

In this paper I present a brief survey on corruption from an economic point of view. Since corruption is a very complex phenomenon, the first part of the work gives an overview of possible definitions of corruption offered by the economic literature. Then, I focus on the major causes which may...

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In this paper we explore tax revenue in a regime of widespread corruption in a static and dynamic framework. We prove that the relationship between tax rate and tax collection is not linear. In astatic context, this may bring about a Laffer-like behavior of overall tax revenue. A higher tax...