public procurement
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Jam-barrel politics: Road construction and legislative behaviour in Colombia
The Colombian government used roads as a token of exchange for legislative support, sparking debates about the proper handling of public resources
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How audits can stifle competitive public procurement: Evidence from Chile
Audit design can unintentionally creates incentives for simpler and less competitive procurement processes
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How to organise public procurement
More discretion in the selection of contractors facilitates corruption, increases contract expense, and decreases contractor efficiency
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Elections and corruption: Politics and public procurement in India
Political interference in government contract allocation when ruling power changes hands, combined with lack of accountability, leads to corruption