Analysing the influence of corruption on economic growth and environmental protection, this book includes a theoretical discussion of corruption and its definition (often omitted in economic studies), along with econometrics, case studies and policy debates.

Multi-method study that includes theoretical examination together with econometrics and case studies Examines the determinants of corruption together with the impact corruption has on economic development and on the stringency of environmental policies The first study to combine an analysis of corruption, economic development and environmental policies Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras

Inhalt

1. Introduction.- 2. Economic Analysis of Corruption.- 3. Causes of Corruption: A Curvey of Cross-Country Analyses and Extended Results.- 4. The Effect of Corruption On Growth and Its Transmission Channels.- 5. Corruption, Democracy and Environmental Policy: An Empirical Contribution To The Debate.- 6. Corruption and Environmental Policies: What Are the Implications For the Enlarged EU?- 7. The Rule of the Jungle In Pakistan: A Case Study On Corruption and Forest Management In Swat.- 8. Conclusions and Future Research.- Subject/Author Index.