The fight against corruption and its implications for development in developing and transition economies

Journal of Money Laundering Control

Volumn 11, Issue 1, 2008, Pages 76-87

  Fokuoh Ampratwum, Edward ^a  

^a FITZWILLIAM COLLEGE   (United Kingdom)

Author keywords

Bribery; Corruption; Developing countries; Economic development; International aid

Indexed keywords

EID: 72549106787     PISSN: 13685201     EISSN: 17587808     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1108/13685200810844514     Document Type: Article

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