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Corruption in Russia: What Do We Know and What Can We Do?
https://doi.org/10.32609/0042-8736-2007-1-11-18
Abstract
This articles surveys existing estimates of corruption in Russia and relevant quantitative cross-country research on this phenomenon. While it is not clear whether there has been a substantial growth of corruption, its current level is certainly too high. It may substantially slow down economic development and growth already in the near future. In order to fight corruption in Russia, one needs at least to promote media freedom and reverse the nationalization policies.
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Guriev S. Corruption in Russia: What Do We Know and What Can We Do? Voprosy Ekonomiki. 2007;(1):11-18. (In Russ.) https://doi.org/10.32609/0042-8736-2007-1-11-18
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