The forgotten psychological cost of corruption in developing countries May 14, 2021 11.49am EDT Disclosure statement Smriti Sharma has received/receives funding from Global Challenges Research Fund (GCRF), Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark, UNU-WIDER and International Growth Centre (IGC). She is also affiliated with IZA and Global Labor Organization (GLO). Saurabh Singhal has received/receives funding from the British Academy, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark, UNU-WIDER and IGC. He is also affiliated with IZA, Bonn and the Households in Conflict Network (HiCN). Finn Tarp does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their academic appointment.