Are Perceptions of Corruption Matching Reality? Theory and Evidence from Microdata
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Keywords
Perceived and experienced corruption; Latent variables; Latent multi-dimensional index; Multiple indicators multiple causes models; Generalized SEM MIMIC.;All these keywords.
JEL classification:
- C43 - Mathematical and Quantitative Methods - - Econometric and Statistical Methods: Special Topics - - - Index Numbers and Aggregation
- C83 - Mathematical and Quantitative Methods - - Data Collection and Data Estimation Methodology; Computer Programs - - - Survey Methods; Sampling Methods
- D73 - Microeconomics - - Analysis of Collective Decision-Making - - - Bureaucracy; Administrative Processes in Public Organizations; Corruption
- H11 - Public Economics - - Structure and Scope of Government - - - Structure and Scope of Government
- R50 - Urban, Rural, Regional, Real Estate, and Transportation Economics - - Regional Government Analysis - - - General
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This paper has been announced in the following NEP Reports:- NEP-EUR-2018-01-01 (Microeconomic European Issues)
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