title: A Cost-Benefit Analysis of Border Corruption in the Conflict Regions in Georgia and Moldova
abstract: Corruption is perceived as one of the worst factors inhibiting the statebuilding process. It, however, poses a significant threat to young democracies. Some theorists argue that, under certain circumstances, corruption might bring some benefits that can even overweigh its costs. For example, minorities denied certain services that might profit from corruption by bribing their way through. This can contribute to lessening tensions between groups. This article examines two cases of frozen conflict
journal: European Scientific Journal ESJ