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Corruption and social interaction: Evidence from China
- Source :
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Journal of Policy Modeling . Nov2012, Vol. 34 Issue 6, p932-947. 16p. - Publication Year :
- 2012
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Abstract
- Abstract: To theoretically and empirically explore whether social interaction, either local and global, influences the incidence of corruption, we first present an interaction-based model which predicts that the level of corruption is positively associated with social interaction. We then empirically verify this theoretical prediction using within-country evidence at the province-level in China from 1998 to 2007. The panel data evidence clearly indicates that social interaction has a statistically significantly positive effect on the corruption rate in China. Our findings therefore underscore the relevance of social interaction in understanding corruption and point to important policy implications. [Copyright &y& Elsevier]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 01618938
- Volume :
- 34
- Issue :
- 6
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Journal of Policy Modeling
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 83570455
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jpolmod.2012.04.005