Neo-colonialism through measurement: A critique of the corruption perception index

Critical Perspectives on International Business

Volumn 4, Issue 2-3, 2008, Pages 184-202

  De Maria, Bill ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF QUEENSLAND   (Australia)

Author keywords

Africa; Corruption; International aid; Measurement characteristics

Indexed keywords

EID: 45249085271     PISSN: 17422043     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1108/17422040810870079     Document Type: Article

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