Culture, Perceived Corruption, and Economics
- 1 March 2001
- journal article
- research article
- Published by SAGE Publications in Business & Society
- Vol. 40 (1) , 7-30
- https://doi.org/10.1177/000765030104000103
Abstract
Corruption can impede commerce and economic development, yet it seems to be tolerated in many countries. The purpose of this study was to develop and test a model that integrates socioeconomic factors related to corruption. The analysis revealed that a negative relationship between economic adversity and wealth was mediated by corruption. Economic adversity was positively related to corruption, and corruption was inversely related to wealth. Uncertainty avoidance moderated the relationship between economic adversity and corruption, whereas power distance and uncertainty avoidance were positively associated with corruption. The implications of these results for enhancing the effectiveness of international agreements are discussed.Keywords
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