Literature review on costs of corruption for the poor

From:
Department for International Development
Published
1 January 2013
Document Type:
Literature Review
Theme:
Governance and Conflict
Authors:
Wickberg, S.

Abstract

Query

Can you please provide a reading list or review of literature and resources on the costs of corruption to the poor?

Summary

This paper provides a non-exhaustive list of studies and statistics attempting to calculate global or national costs of corruption. It also presents a number of reports and papers exploring the link between corruption and poverty, looking specifically at the quality and integrity of basic services, the redistribution of wealth as well as the impact of corruption on economic growth, development and foreign aid.

Citation

Wickberg, S. Literature review on costs of corruption for the poor. U4 Anti-Corruption Resource Centre, CMI, Bergen, Norway (2013) 9 pp.

Literature review on costs of corruption for the poor

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Published 1 January 2013
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