How bureaucracy and corruption affect economic growth and convergence in the European Union

Papaconstantinou, Panagiota; Τσαγκανός, Αθανάσιος; Siriopoulos, Costas

doi:10.1108/mf-12-2009-0143

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“…The absence of internal conflicts, ethnic tensions in the region contributed positively to growth prospects. Bureaucracy was high in the region which had an effect of retarding growth and our findings are consistent with studies by Papaconstantinou et al (2013) and Catrinescu et al (2006). The other four institutional variables did not directly affect the rate of growth in the region.…”

Section: 21institutional Variablessupporting

confidence: 82%

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Determinants of Economic Growth in Southern Africa Development Community: The Role of Institutions

Mbulawa¹

2015

AEF

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The study focuses on economic growth in SADC by examining the role of institutional variables; determining the key drivers and finding out the strength of the marginal effects of institutional quality. The study used a GMM estimator by Arellano and Bond (1991) and annual country data covering the period 1996-2010. Good quality institutions have an indirect impact on growth by working through trade openness, gross fixed capital formation, financial openness, human capital and savings ratio. Government stability, improved government effectiveness and absence of conflicts have direct effect on economic growth. High inflows of foreign direct investment are beneficial in the presence of low levels of political violence. The generic determinants of economic growth are necessary but not sufficient in explaining economic growth. Thus any reforms meant to enhance economic growth in SADC should give priority to putting in place good quality institutions which are a vital precondition.

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Section: 21institutional Variablessupporting

confidence: 82%

“…Papaconstantinou et al (2013) argues that bureaucracy together with corruption negatively affects growth but the causal relationship moves from corruption and bureaucracy to economic growth.…”

Section: 22empirical Reviewmentioning

confidence: 99%

Determinants of Economic Growth in Southern Africa Development Community: The Role of Institutions

Mbulawa¹

2015

AEF

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“…There is an inverse relationship between corruption and growth and development (Atuilik, 2013;Lambsdorff, 2005;Mauro, 1998;Papaconstantinou, Tsagkanos, & Siriopoulos, 2013;Rady, 2016;Tanzi, 1998). Corruption also contributes to reducing domestic and foreign investment, due to the higher costs of entry and the uncertainties of operating in a corrupt environment (Ahmadi & Homauni, 2011;Mauro, 1998;Myint, 2000).…”

Section: Defining Corruptionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Public Sector Auditing and Corruption: A Literature Review

Assakaf

Samsudin

Othman

2018

AJFA

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The notion that auditing could reduce corruption has received considerable attention in both business and academia. The purpose of the current study is to explore the latest trends and gaps in the literature that investigate the link between corruption and public sector auditing. It is based on reviews of the academic literature and draws general conclusions on the status of the latest findings. The previous literature on corruption focused on economic and political perspectives. Although evidence suggests that public sector auditing helps to combat corruption, there is still a huge gap in the knowledge of this area, especially concerning the functional role of public sector auditing in corruption detection and deterrence in developing countries. Moreover, there is a scarcity of literature that explains in depth how audit types conducted by the Supreme Audit Institution (SAI) may contribute to a reduction in corruption, and which types of audit are more effective. There is also minimal in-depth sharing on the challenges that public sector auditing faces in detecting and preventing corruption.

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“…Freckleton, Wright, and Craigwell (2011) found that in the cases of the developing economies, lower levels of corruption enhance the impact that Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) has on economic growth. Papaconstantinou, Tsagkanos, and Siriopoulos (2013) found that corruption has a negative impact on economic growth. Seleim and Bontis (2009) explored the relationship between culture and corruption and the findings revealed that individual collective practices encourage corruption, and uncertainty avoidance increases levels of corruption.…”

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confidence: 99%

External Auditors and Corporate Corruption: Implications for External Audit Regulators

Kassem

Higson

2016

Current Issues in Auditing

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SUMMARY:The purpose of the current study is to examine the responsibility of external auditors in relation to corporate corruption and to highlight the implications of this for external audit regulators. The current study is based on a critical review of prior academic literature as well as a thorough examination of both the International and American Auditing Standards relating to fraud and illegal acts. External auditors have a responsibility for assessing corruption risks but their role was not clearly defined by external audit regulators. The current study was the first to clarify the responsibility of external auditors with regards to corporate corruption, and to shed light on current limitations in the audit standards related to this area. The current study also offers recommendations to audit regulators, external auditors, audit firms, and researchers on such controversial area.

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How bureaucracy and corruption affect economic growth and convergence in the European Union

Cited by 29 publications

References 28 publications

Determinants of Economic Growth in Southern Africa Development Community: The Role of Institutions

Determinants of Economic Growth in Southern Africa Development Community: The Role of Institutions

Public Sector Auditing and Corruption: A Literature Review

External Auditors and Corporate Corruption: Implications for External Audit Regulators

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