Policies, institutions and the dark side of economics / Vito Tanzi.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Toward a positive theory of public sector behavior: an interpretation of some Italian contributions -- The changing role of the state in the economy: a historical perspective -- Government role and the efficiency of policy instruments -- Fundamental determinants of inequality and the role of government -- Modernization, ethics, and public policy -- Corruption, governmental activities and markets -- Corruption around the world -- Corruption and the budget: problems and solutions -- Corruption, public investment and growth -- A primer on tax evasion -- Money laundering and the international financial system -- The underground economy and the unemployment rate -- International dimensions of national tax policy -- Fiscal federalism and decentralization: a review of some efficiency and macroeconomic aspects -- The budget deficit in transition: a cautionary note.