Public procurement is an important part of public finances; therefore, its management is
challenging for the quality of the citizen's relationship with the public authorities. Existing …

We examine a new dataset of public procurement laws, practice, and outcomes in 187
countries. We measure regulation as restrictions on the discretion of the procuring entities …

In all modern bureaucracies, politicians retain some discretion in public employment
decisions, which may lead to frictions in the selection process if political connections …

The benefits of bureaucratic discretion depend on the extent to which it is used for public
benefit versus exploited for private gain. We study the relationship between discretion and …

Exploiting China's anti-corruption campaign, we show that following a decrease in
corruption, firm performance improves. Small and young firms benefit more. We identify the …

Is it possible to predict malfeasance in public procurement? With the proliferation of e-
procurement systems in the public sector, anti-corruption agencies and watchdog …

The public health crisis caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, coupled with the subsequent
economic emergency and social turmoil, has pushed governments to substantially and …

We conduct a large-scale, nondeceptive field experiment to elicit preferences for
government participation in China's venture capital and private equity market. Our main …

What is the impact of collusion between members of criminal organizations and politicians
on local public finances, in contexts in which organized crime is well-rooted? This article …

Corruption and financial constraints are considered as crucial factors that can hinder firm
performance in developing economies. The effects of these obstacles are discussed …