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ABSTRACT This study investigates the relationship between financial constraints and a firm's sustainability performance. Our empirical analysis utilises a panel of 40,445 observations from 9466 listed non‐financial firms across 44 countries, spanning the period from 2002 to 2019.
Boying Xu +2 more
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Grand Corruption in Utilities [PDF]
This paper discusses mechanisms of grand corruption in private sector utility provision in developing countries. By the term "grand corruption," the authors abstract from the petty corruption that consumers experience -- for example, when firms and ...
Soreide, Tina, Kenny, Charles
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The Human Flourishing Geographic Index: A County-Level Dataset for the United States, 2013-2023. [PDF]
Iacus SM +5 more
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ABSTRACT Research on ESG controversies has expanded rapidly, but findings remain fragmented and lack a unifying perspective. This study conducts a PRISMA‐guided, framework‐based systematic review of 68 empirical articles published between 2018 and 2025 (May) to synthesize the main determinants and consequences of ESG controversies.
Cristina Alexandrina Ştefănescu +1 more
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The Causes of Corruption: Evidence from China [PDF]
In this study we explore in detail the causes of corruption in China using two different sets of data at the regional level (provinces and cities). We observe that regions with more anti-corruption efforts, histories of British rule, higher openness ...
Bin Dong, Benno Torgler
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The hidden mental health burden of corruption in healthcare: Findings from a scoping review and key informant interviews. [PDF]
Nanthakumaran M +2 more
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ABSTRACT This study investigates how artificial intelligence (AI) can support sustainable development strategies in OECD countries, particularly in achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The study contributes to the literature by investigating the role of AI as a transformative enabler of sustainable business strategies ...
Muskan Sahu +2 more
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PUBLIC GOODS, CORRUPTION AND GROWTH??? [PDF]
In this paper, we analyse implications of corruption on growth. We extend existing growth models by incorporating ubiquitous corruption as a by-product of the public sector. Corruption affects both taxation and public good provision, and therefore causes
Ratbek Dzhumashev
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Religiosity and corruption tolerance in Muslim-majority countries. [PDF]
Elkamel H, Al Mahri B.
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