Investigating the cultural patterns of corruption: A nonparametric analysis

Halkos, George and Tzeremes, Nickolaos (2011): Investigating the cultural patterns of corruption: A nonparametric analysis.

Abstract

By using a sample of 77 countries our analysis applies several nonparametric techniques in order to reveal the link between national culture and corruption. Based on Hofstede’s cultural dimensions and the corruption perception index, the results reveal that countries with higher levels of corruption tend to have higher power distance and collectivism values in their society.

• Item Type: MPRA Paper
• Language: English
• Keywords: Nonparametric methods; Corruption perception index; National culture
• Subjects: C - Mathematical and Quantitative Methods > C1 - Econometric and Statistical Methods and Methodology: General > C14 - Semiparametric and Nonparametric Methods: General; Z - Other Special Topics > Z1 - Cultural Economics ; Economic Sociology ; Economic Anthropology > Z10 - General; C - Mathematical and Quantitative Methods > C1 - Econometric and Statistical Methods and Methodology: General > C19 - Other

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