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From the Top Down: Does Corruption Affect Performance?

General Finance 2023-11-01 v1

Abstract

Corruption, fraud, and unethical activities have emerged as significant obstacles to global economic, political, and social progress. Although many empirical studies have focused on country-level corruption metrics, this study is the first to utilize a substantial international dataset to assess the effects of illicit and unethical managerial practices on firm performance. Employing cross-sectional data, this research examines the influence of corruption on corporate outcomes. Our definition of corruption evaluates the degree to which managers engage in mismanagement, misconduct, or corrupt activities. The repercussions for corporate governance, especially concerning the process of appointing managers, are both crucial and strategic.

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@article{arxiv.2310.20028,
  title  = {From the Top Down: Does Corruption Affect Performance?},
  author = {Maurizio La Rocca and Tiziana La Rocca and Francesco Fasano and Javier Sanchez-Vidal},
  journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:2310.20028},
  year   = {2023}
}

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