Acknowledgments; Abbreviations and Acronyms; Executive Summary; Figures; 1 Introduction; Boxes; 2 Patterns of Corruption, 2002-2005; 3 What Influences the Extent of Corruption?; 4 Policies and Corruption Outcomes; 5 Closing Thoughts; Methodological Annex; Tables; Bibliography
Summary
This is the third in a series of World Bank studies that examines patterns and trends in corruption in business-government interactions in the transition countries of Europe and Central Asia. The message of this series is positive: Corruption has fallen since 2000 in many transition countries in the region. Firms are paying bribes less frequently and in smaller amounts (as a share of reveneues) than in the past, and they see corruption as less of a problem for business. Reforms have accelerated in the past decade. Many countries are cutting red tape, simplifying taxes, and strengthening audits
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 101-105)
