Essays about: "fiscal corruption"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 6 essays containing the words fiscal corruption.

  1. 1. DECENTRALIZATION AND COVID-19 OUTCOMES. Investigating the relationship between levels of decentralization and COVID-19 excess mortality rates.

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

    Author : Ruslan Nasirov; [2022-11-07]
    Keywords : decentralization; types of decentralization; COVID-19; excess mortality rate;

    Abstract : The COVID-19 pandemic created far reaching societal disruptions around the globe, forcing governments to respond to protect the wellbeing of their citizens. Because of a large variation in conditions – between geography, capacity, density etc. – countries resorted to different methods which led to differing results. READ MORE

  3. 2. Opportunities for Kenyans to fight corruption

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Sociologi

    Author : Fredrik Stedtjer; [2018]
    Keywords : Kenya; corruption; devolution; decentralization; norms; power structures; accountability; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : In 2013 Kenya implemented their devolution, which is the process of devolving political functions, fiscal resources and administrative responsibilities to sub-national units. The central reason behind this constitutional change was to address the chronic ethnic conflicts of Kenya. READ MORE

  4. 3. A coercive conundrum

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Arabiska

    Author : Petter Karlsson Söderstrand; [2012]
    Keywords : Tunisia; Revolution; Arab Spring; Coercive apparatus; Ben-Ali; Jasmine; Authoritarianism; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : The wave of protests in the Middle East, that started in Tunisia at the end of 2010 and brought about President Ben Ali’s removal from power took the world by storm. The aim of this thesis is to examine the role of the coercive apparatus in the outcome of the uprising, by examining the factors that affected its will and capacity to repress popular mobilisation. READ MORE

  5. 4. Corruption in Paraguay: Investigating Tariff Evasion

    University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för nationalekonomi

    Author : Oscar Scheja; [2011]
    Keywords : Tariff evasion; Corruption; Paraguay; International economics; Mercosur;

    Abstract : Customs duties compose a significant source of fiscal revenue for Paraguay. This thesis empirically investigates the relationship between tariff evasion and the tariff rate in Paraguay by employing panel data covering the years 1991 to 2010. READ MORE

  6. 5. THE CHANGING NATURE OF THE “IRON TRIANGLE” PHENOMENON: A CASE STUDY OF THE “IRON TRIANGLE” IN THE POSTAL INDUSTRY AND POSTAL REFORMS IN JAPAN

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Centrum för öst- och sydöstasienstudier

    Author : Alena Rakhmanko; [2011]
    Keywords : Postmasters; Postal Privatization; Postal Savings; Incentives; Iron Triangle; Japan; Japan Post; Knowledge; Organization; Politicians; Fiscal Investment and Loan Program FILP ; Efficiency; Effectiveness; Corruption; Collusion; Bureaucrats; Amakudari; Adaptability; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : The “iron triangle” phenomenon, or nexus between politicians, bureaucrats and business, is an important element of the Japanese postwar political economy system, known as the “1955 system” or “Japan Inc.” Although, originally created to facilitate high-speed economic growth by ensuring efficient cooperation between the government and business, over time it became associated with high-profile corruption and massive government spending on economically unnecessary projects which boosted Japan’s public debt. READ MORE