The influence of personal and economic oppression on a country's corruption levels worldwide
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Summary
This summary is machine-generated.Oppression, both personal and economic, significantly drives corruption globally. This research confirms that understanding these oppression factors is key to combating bribery and informing policy decisions worldwide.
Area Of Science
- Social Sciences
- Political Science
- Economics
Background
- Corruption remains a significant global challenge, impacting economic development and political stability.
- Understanding the root causes of corruption is crucial for effective policy interventions.
- Previous research has explored various factors contributing to corruption, but the link with oppression requires further empirical investigation.
Purpose Of The Study
- To empirically analyze the indirect association between oppression and corruption in 147 countries.
- To answer the question: "Why does oppression drive corruption in many nations?"
- To identify specific dimensions of oppression that contribute to corruption.
Main Methods
- Utilized secondary data from the 2020 Corruption Perception Index (CPI) and the 2020 Human Freedom Index (HFI).
- Incorporated the 2020 Political Stability Index for comprehensive analysis.
- Employed R-square, Anova, and Weighted Least Squares Regression Analyses to test hypotheses.
Main Results
- Personal and economic oppression collectively explain 53.5% of the variance in corruption.
- A significant positive relationship was found between personal oppression and corruption (β = 3.028, p < 0.000).
- A significant positive relationship was also found between economic oppression and corruption (β = 5.203, p < 0.000).
Conclusions
- The study confirms a strong theoretical and conceptual link between oppression and bribery.
- Personal and economic oppression are identified as primary drivers of corruption at the country level.
- Findings offer valuable insights for researchers, policymakers, educators, and international business planners to address corruption effectively.
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