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Did Iraq cheat the United Nations? Underpricing, bribes, and the oil

Authors :
Hsieh, Chang-Tai
Moretti, Enrico
Source :
Quarterly Journal of Economics. Nov, 2006, Vol. 121 Issue 4, p1211, 38 p.
Publication Year :
2006

Abstract

A study on the impact of underpricing of oil by Iraq under the United Nations Oil for Food program is discussed. The increase in government bribe as a result of underpricing is detailed.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00335533
Volume :
121
Issue :
4
Database :
Gale General OneFile
Journal :
Quarterly Journal of Economics
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsgcl.156395692