Are Bribe Payments in Tanzania "Grease" or "Grit"?

Posted: 2 Jun 2004

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Bryane Michael

University of Hong Kong Faculty of Law

Petter Langseth

World Bank - Economic Development Institute

Abstract

This article uses empirical evidence from Tanzania to show that bribes there are not "greasing" but instead encumber economic transactions. The evidence suggests that bribe payments promote contacts with service providers, result in lower satisfaction with public service delivery, and result in less efficient public services. Further evidence against bribes as 'facilitators' is presented in the form of opinion polls and actions taken to reduce bribe payments.

Keywords: Corruption, Tanzania

JEL Classification: G38

Suggested Citation

Michael, Bryane and Langseth, Petter, Are Bribe Payments in Tanzania "Grease" or "Grit"?. Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=553301

Bryane Michael (Contact Author)

University of Hong Kong Faculty of Law ( email )

Pokfulam Road
Hong Kong, Hong Kong
China

Petter Langseth

World Bank - Economic Development Institute ( email )

1818 H Street
Washington, DC 20433
United States

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