[HTML][HTML] From public E-procurement 3.0 to E-procurement 4.0; a critical literature review
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 …
challenging for the quality of the citizen's relationship with the public authorities. Existing …
Public procurement in law and practice
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 …
countries. We measure regulation as restrictions on the discretion of the procuring entities …
Patronage and selection in public sector organizations
In all modern bureaucracies, politicians retain some discretion in public employment
decisions, which may lead to frictions in the selection process if political connections …
decisions, which may lead to frictions in the selection process if political connections …
Rules, discretion, and corruption in procurement: Evidence from italian government contracting
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 …
benefit versus exploited for private gain. We study the relationship between discretion and …
The externalities of corruption: Evidence from entrepreneurial firms in China
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 …
corruption, firm performance improves. Small and young firms benefit more. We identify the …
Preventing rather than punishing: An early warning model of malfeasance in public procurement
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 …
procurement systems in the public sector, anti-corruption agencies and watchdog …
[PDF][PDF] Corruption in the Times of Pandemia
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 …
economic emergency and social turmoil, has pushed governments to substantially and …
Investing with the government: A field experiment in China
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 …
government participation in China's venture capital and private equity market. Our main …
Organized crime, captured politicians, and the allocation of public resources
M Di Cataldo, N Mastrorocco - The Journal of Law, Economics …, 2022 - academic.oup.com
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 …
on local public finances, in contexts in which organized crime is well-rooted? This article …
Reinforcing the effects of corruption and financial constraints on firm performance: Normal versus crisis period in developing economies
Corruption and financial constraints are considered as crucial factors that can hinder firm
performance in developing economies. The effects of these obstacles are discussed …
performance in developing economies. The effects of these obstacles are discussed …