Emigration, Remittances and Corruption Experience of Those Staying Behind

Artjoms Ivlevs () and Roswitha M. King ()
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Roswitha M. King: Østfold University College

No 8521, IZA Discussion Papers from Institute of Labor Economics (IZA)

Abstract: We examine the effects of emigration and remittances on the corruption experience of migrant household members staying in the countries of origin. We hypothesize that the effects of emigration on corruption can be both positive (via migrant value transfer) and negative (via misuse of monetary remittances). Using Gallup Balkan Monitor survey data in instrumental variable analysis, we find that migrant households are more likely to face bribe situations and be asked for bribes by public officials. At the same time, having relatives abroad reduces the probability of actually paying a bribe. This beneficial effect is offset by receiving monetary remittances.

Keywords: emigration; corruption; institutions; diaspora externalities; Western Balkans (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: D73 F22 F24 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Pages: 33 pages
Date: 2014-10
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Published - published as "Does emigration reduce corruption?" in: Public Choice, 2017, 171 (3-4), 389–408

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Working Paper: Emigration, remittances and corruption experience of those staying behind (2015)
Working Paper: Emigration, remittances and corruption experience of those staying behind (2014)
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