Modelling the dynamics of corruption and unemployment with heterogeneous labour

• Published in: Economic modelling Vol. 79; pp. 98 - 117
• Main Author: Lim, King Yoong
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Elsevier B.V 01.06.2019
• Subjects: Corruption; Economic growth; Public sector efficiency; Unemployment; Corruption; H30; Economic growth; H54; Unemployment; O41; Public sector efficiency

This paper presents an endogenous growth model with heterogeneous labour, endogenous unemployment, and public sector corruption. Unlike most previous studies, the model does not separate public officials and private individuals into two distinct groups. Instead, taking up bureaucratic appointment as...