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Determinants of Corruption Across Countries in 2011: Economic, Educational, and Political Factors

This study explores the socioeconomic and political factors influencing corruption levels across countries in 2011. The research hypothesis suggests that higher economic development, educational attainment, and political freedom are associated with lower corruption. Data from over 172 countries were analyzed, showing a significant positive correlation between GDP per capita, literacy rate, and political development with lower corruption levels. The findings support the hypothesis, indicating that improving living standards, enhancing education, and promoting political rights can help combat corruption globally.

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Determinants of Corruption Across Countries in 2011: Economic, Educational, and Political Factors

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  1. WHAT ARE THE DETERMINANTS OF CORRUPTION ACCORSS COUNTRIES IN 2011? Giang Phan gp8622a@american.edu American University School of International Service

  2. Research Question & hypothesis • Research Question: What are the socioeconomic and political factors that determine the corruption across countries in 2011? • Research hypothesis: Controlling for the level of political development, and level of literacy, countries with higher level of economic development will experience less corruption.

  3. Data Description • Unit of analysis/study: Country • Reliability of the data: nationally representative, and represent for >172/195 countries worldwide

  4. Data Description (cont.) stats | CPI loggdppc logliteracy freedom ---------+--------------------------------- N | 181 172 176 181 mean |4.005 8.561 4.366 2.088 median| 3.2 8.574 4.508 2 sd |2.095 1.552 .315 .871 cv | .523 .181 .072 .417 min | 1 5.501 3.082 0 max | 9.5 11.646 4.605 3

  5. Data Description (Cont.) More countries enjoy full political freedom

  6. Bivariate analysis • CPI and GDP per capita: linear; CPI and Freedom level: linear; CPI and Literacy rate: curvy-linear.

  7. Regression Analysis: DV = CPI • Correlations: statistically significant & positive; • Model 3 has highest Adj.R2 (=0.627) -> the best-fit model.

  8. Findings & Policy Implications • Findings: research hypothesis accepted • #1: countries with higher GPD Per capita experience less corruption in 2011; (strongest correlation) • #2: countries where people are better educated experience less corruption in 2011; • #3: countries with higher political development experience less corruption in 2011. • Policy implications: • Focus efforts on improving living standard; • Provide more and better education for entire population; • Provide people with more political rights and freedom.

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