R.J. Barro’s scientific contributions

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Publications (1)

The Determinants of Democracy
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January 1999

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Journal of Political Economy

R.J. Barro

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... While some scholars emphasize democracy's role in reducing corruption through accountability and transparency mechanisms, others argue that the democracy-corruption nexus often portrays an overly optimistic view. Helliwell (1994) and Barro (1999) note that empirical evidence on the link between democracy and corruption is inconclusive, with some studies suggesting no correlation. This research, therefore, examines democracy's moderating role in the relationship between resource rents and corruption to clarify this ambiguous dynamic. ...

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Natural Resources Rents and its effects on Corruption in Resource Rich Countries: Evidence from Sub-Saharan Africa
The Determinants of Democracy
  • Citing Article

  • January 1999

Journal of Political Economy

R.J. Barro