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| ''On the effect of foreign aid on corruption'' |
| ( 2012, Vol. 32 No.3 ) |
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| The Okada & Samreth (2012, EL) finding that aid deters corruption could have an important influence on policy and academic debates. This paper partially negates their criticism of the mainstream approach to the aid-development nexus. Using updated data (1996-2010) from 52 African countries, we provide robust evidence of a positive aid-corruption nexus. Development assistance fuels (mitigates) corruption (the control of corruption) in the African continent. As a policy implication, the Okada & Samreth (2012, EL) finding for developing countries may not be relevant for Africa. |
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| Keywords: Foreign Aid, Political Economy, Development, Africa |
JEL: F3 - International Finance: General
F5 - International Relations and International Political Economy: General |
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| Manuscript Received : Feb 24 2012 | | Manuscript Accepted : Aug 01 2012 |
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