Sometimes what we think is obvious is really not so obvious. Sometimes bold conclusions mask nuances or difficult issues. To my surprise, the economic literature surrounding the impact of corruption ...

The phenomenon broadly referred to as corruption has existed for over 2,000 years. And throughout history accusations of corruption have caused governments to fall and prominent politicians, including ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Adam writes about state and local policy and urban economic issues. Jul 25, 2025, 11:46am EDT Young woman holding a poster against ...

Tired of ads? Subscribers enjoy a distraction-free reading experience. Click here to subscribe today or Login. SCRANTON – A lifelong Scranton resident believes that the culture of corruption that has ...

Why has China grown so fast for so long despite vast corruption? In her new book, China’s Gilded Age: The Paradox of Economic Boom and Vast Corruption (2020), Yuen Yuen Ang argues that not all types ...

It’s proven that corruption and bribery is bad for business. In certain contexts, corruption is even the single most important determinant of investment growth. We support companies worldwide to ...

Separating fact from fiction in Venezuela has always been an arduous task. The Maduro regime’s latest narrative touts the country’s purported “economic recovery.” In fact, one Reuters article ...

NAIROBI: IN today’s global economy, a country’s reputation for transparency and accountability is almost as important as its ...