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Is corruption really bad for inequality? Evidence from Latin America

Andres, Antonio R.; Ramlogan-Dobson, Carlyn

Authors

Antonio R. Andres



Abstract

This article presents new evidence on the relationship between corruption and income inequality. Using a panel data methodology, we find that lower corruption is associated with higher income inequality in Latin America. This result is in contrast to other empirical studies but it makes sense in Latin America for a number of reasons. The finding of an inverse relationship between inequality and corruption suggests that institutional reform policies by themselves may be misguided.

Citation

Andres, A. R., & Ramlogan-Dobson, C. (2011). Is corruption really bad for inequality? Evidence from Latin America. Journal of Development Studies, 47(7), 959-976. https://doi.org/10.1080/00220388.2010.509784

Journal Article Type Article
Publication Date 2011-07
Deposit Date Nov 13, 2014
Journal Journal Of Development Studies
Print ISSN 0022-0388
Electronic ISSN 1743-9140
Publisher Routledge
Peer Reviewed Peer Reviewed
Volume 47
Issue 7
Pages 959-976
DOI https://doi.org/10.1080/00220388.2010.509784
Keywords Development
Public URL https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/468262