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Is ‘rent-seeking’ corruption? And an unorthodox suggestion to fight corruption

Tong Kooi Ong & Asia Analytica
Tong Kooi Ong & Asia Analytica • 10 min read
Is ‘rent-seeking’ corruption? And an unorthodox suggestion to fight corruption
The Absolute Returns Portfolio fared better last week, gaining 0.5% to lift total returns since inception to 18.2%.
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What constitutes corruption and what are the effects of corruption on the economy, society and governance?

Corruption: What Everyone Needs to Know by Ray Fisman and Miriam A Golden: “Corruption is economically corrosive and reduces efficiency by distorting incentives and diverting resources, while also eroding trust in institutions.”

The Price of Inequality by Joseph Stiglitz: “Crony capitalism exacerbates inequality, slows economic growth and undermines public trust. Unequal distribution of power and wealth fosters an environment where corruption thrives.”

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