Corruption is one of the perturbing issues that has manifested itself in almost every part of the globe. Its impact through direct and indirect means does not only affect a person but the entire population which can further extend to generations. Many scholars in light of its undesirable effect have undertaken studies to create awareness of the degree of the impact corruption is causing or can cause, both socially and economically. However, countries with transition economies have been vulnerable to corruption due to factors like privatization and restitution during the transition process. As such, Czech Republic, Hungary, Slovakia and Poland which are European countries with transition economies where studied with regards to the socio-economic consequence of corruption. A quantitative research method was employed in the research design and the analyses of this thesis work. The analyses revealed that the level of corruption was significantly different among the countries for the selected period. The social and economic consequences were evident in their level of Foreign Direct Investment, Gross National Expenditure, GDP growth, Human Development Index and Rule of law. Also, the urgency to curb corruption was seen to be very low despite most of the countries performing poor in recent corruption ratings
Corruption is one of the perturbing issues that has manifested itself in almost every part of the globe. Its impact through direct and indirect means does not only affect a person but the entire population which can further extend to generations. Many scholars in light of its undesirable effect have undertaken studies to create awareness of the degree of the impact corruption is causing or can cause, both socially and economically. However, countries with transition economies have been vulnerable to corruption due to factors like privatization and restitution during the transition process. As such, Czech Republic, Hungary, Slovakia and Poland which are European countries with transition economies where studied with regards to the socio-economic consequence of corruption. A quantitative research method was employed in the research design and the analyses of this thesis work. The analyses revealed that the level of corruption was significantly different among the countries for the selected period. The social and economic consequences were evident in their level of Foreign Direct Investment, Gross National Expenditure, GDP growth, Human Development Index and Rule of law. Also, the urgency to curb corruption was seen to be very low despite most of the countries performing poor in recent corruption ratings
The main aim is to analyze consequences of corruption in selected transition economies. The first step of the analysis will be based on scientific literature review. Thereafter the impact of corruption on socio-economic variables in selected group of countries will be verified.
Outline:
- Theoretical background of the issue of corruption.
- Literature review of possible consequences of corruption.
- Analysis of the impact of corruption on socio-economic variables in selected group of Transition Economies.
- Final summary and evaluation of findings.
Research Plan
The main aim is to analyze consequences of corruption in selected transition economies. The first step of the analysis will be based on scientific literature review. Thereafter the impact of corruption on socio-economic variables in selected group of countries will be verified.
Outline:
- Theoretical background of the issue of corruption.
- Literature review of possible consequences of corruption.
- Analysis of the impact of corruption on socio-economic variables in selected group of Transition Economies.
- Final summary and evaluation of findings.
Recommended resources
GUO, Y. Corruption in Transitional China: An Empirical Analysis. The China Quarterly. 194, 2008. ISSN 1468-2648.
LUMINITA, I. The Influence of Corruption on Economic Growth. Economics, Management And Financial Markets, 6(1), 2011. ISSN 1842-3191.
MEON, P. G., WEILL, L. Is corruption an efficient grease?. Helsinki: BOFIT Discussion Papers. 38(3), 2008. ISSN 1456-5889.
ROSE-ACKERMAN, S. International handbook on the economics of corruption. Edward Elgar Publishing, 2007. ISBN 978-1-84542-242-4.
Recommended resources
GUO, Y. Corruption in Transitional China: An Empirical Analysis. The China Quarterly. 194, 2008. ISSN 1468-2648.
LUMINITA, I. The Influence of Corruption on Economic Growth. Economics, Management And Financial Markets, 6(1), 2011. ISSN 1842-3191.
MEON, P. G., WEILL, L. Is corruption an efficient grease?. Helsinki: BOFIT Discussion Papers. 38(3), 2008. ISSN 1456-5889.
ROSE-ACKERMAN, S. International handbook on the economics of corruption. Edward Elgar Publishing, 2007. ISBN 978-1-84542-242-4.
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The student started his presentation of the thesis titled, Economic and Social Consequences of Corruption on Transition Economies. Following which the underlisted questions were asked about the thesis:
1. Are there any negative correlation between corruption and Human Development Index (HDI)?
2. The student was asked about his recommendation whether it supports his findings.
3. The student was then asked to define HDI and state its goals?
4. The student was asked to describe the relationship between high HDI and low GDP.
5. A further question was asked about what the state should do when there is high rate of HDI and low Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of a country?
6. Are the recommendations provided in the thesis for all selected countirs?
7. What Must the state do to fight corruption in the selected countries?