This paper examines the data sources and methodologies used in economic research on corruption by analyzing 339 journal articles published in 2022 that include Journal of Economic Literature codes. The paper identifies the most commonly used data types, sources, and geographical foci, as well as whether studies primarily investigate the causes or consequences of corruption. Cross-country composite indicators remain the dominant measure, while single...
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2025/03/24
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Policy Research Working Paper
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WPS11091
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2025/03/24
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Which Data Do Economists Use to Study Corruption ? A Cross-Section of Corruption Research
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James Anderson; Akanksha Baidya.
Which Data Do Economists Use to Study Corruption ? A Cross-Section of Corruption Research (English). Policy Research Working Paper;RRR;Prosperity Washington, D.C. : World Bank Group. http://documents.worldbank.org/curated/en/099317403242534561