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size of government Studies show mixed results about the relationship between corruption and the size of government. Acco

size of government<br>Studies show mixed results about the relationship between corruption and the size of government. According to Goel and Nelson (2010) and Rose-Ackerman and Palifka (2016), the larger the government, the greater the opportunities for rent-seeking by civil servants. In contrast, Gerring and Thacker (2005) found no correlation between government size and high corruption levels. One conclusion that can be drawn from mixed studies is that the relationship between corruption and the size of government depends on other factors, such as the type of government, political stability, an

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size of government Studies show mixed results about the relationship between corruption and the size of government. Acco

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  1. size of government

  2. size of government Studies show mixed results about the relationship between corruption and the size of government. According to Goel and Nelson (2010) and Rose- Ackerman and Palifka (2016), the larger the government the greater the opportunities for rent-seeking by civil servants. In contrast, Gerring and Thacker (2005) found no correlation between government size and high corruption levels. One conclusion that can be drawn from mixed studies is that the relationship between corruption and the size of government depends on other

  3. the nature of bureaucracy Tanzi (1998), Kaufman and Wei (1999), and Goel and Nelson (2010) all argue that government intervention in government bureaucracy and the economy fosters corruption. Tanzi (1998) argues that ``the existence of regulations and permits gives a monopoly power to officials who must approve or control activities''. Wajid khan shares. He also cites the quality of the bureaucracy as an essential factor in corruption.

  4. public spending at the local level A study by Corrado and Rossetti (2018) looks at public corruption in different regions of Italy. Using regional datasets on corruption crimes committed by officials in combination with demographic and socioeconomic variables, levels of public spending at the local level explain corruption.

  5. However, socioeconomic and cultural Conditions were also found to play a role. Their findings suggest that "regions that have historically placed less emphasis on combating corruption may be caught in a vicious cycle of higher levels of corruption" and that "corruption is more prevalent and persistent." Individuals living in the remaining areas suggest lower satisfaction with public services...

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