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Summaries of literature on costs of corruption

This U4 Expert Answer presents a literature review of research on both the human and economic costs of corruption. Although by nature the economic costs of corruption are difficult to asses, most economists agree that there is a significant correlation between high levels of corruption and a range of negative economic impacts, such as lower levels of growth and investment. In fragile economies, the economic costs of high levels of corruption are especially punishing. The poor suffer most from its regressive impact.
8 June 2007
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Summaries of literature on costs of corruption

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Jennett, V. (2007) Summaries of literature on costs of corruption . Bergen: U4 Anti-Corruption Resource Centre, Chr. Michelsen Institute (U4 Helpdesk Answer Helpdesk 2007)

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Victoria Jennett

Dr Victoria Jennett has a 20-year career working for and advising governments, international organisations, and NGOs on how to reform justice systems to prevent corruption and promote human rights. She carries out corruption risk assessments, researches and publishes on corruption and justice issues, and co-teaches the U4 course on corruption in the justice sector.

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