Corruption, growth, and governance: Private vs. state-owned firms in Vietnam

摘要: Abstract We provide a firm-level analysis of the relation between corruption and growth for private firms state-owned enterprises (SOEs) in Vietnam. obtain three different measures perceived severity from 2005 survey among 741 133 SOEs. find that hampers Vietnam’s sector, but is not detrimental state sector. document significant differences across 24 provinces Vietnam can be explained by quality provincial public governance (such as costs new business entry, land access, sector development policies). Our results suggest may harm economic because it favors at expense improving local help to mitigate stimulate growth.