One man, one bribe? The effect of democracy on corruption

Arne Wiig; Ivar Kolstad

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Arne Wiig, Ivar Kolstad (2014). One man, one bribe? The effect of democracy on corruption. Bergen: Chr. Michelsen Institute (CMI Brief 3)

Quantitative studies show that democracy reduces corruption. This implies that building a well-functioning democracy should remain part of an anti-corruption approach. This policy brief takes a critical look at the evidence and explores the issue in relation to Bangladesh.

Arne Wiig

Research Professor

Ivar Kolstad

Associated Research Professor

Taxation, Institutions and Participation (TIP): The dynamics of capital flows from Africa

Apr 2014 - Oct 2018

Bangladesh: Inclusive growth and good governance

Jun 2010 - Dec 2013

One man, one bribe? The effect of democracy on corruption

Arne Wiig

Ivar Kolstad

Taxation, Institutions and Participation (TIP): The dynamics of capital flows from Africa

Bangladesh: Inclusive growth and good governance

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