Researching corruption : understanding its key concepts
Author
Source
Rule of Law and Anti-Corruption Center Journal
Issue
Vol. 2018, Issue 2 (31 Dec. 2018), pp.2-8, 7 p.
Publisher
Hamad Bin Khalifa University Press
Publication Date
2018-12-31
Country of Publication
Qatar
No. of Pages
7
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Given the controversial nature of the notion of corruption that has transcended time and place, this paper serves as a review article for the essential and pivotal debatable concepts that are used to better understand corruption.
It will look at different definitions and types of corruption, and the measurement techniques used in corruption studies.
The paper presents the debate on whether corruption can or cannot be used as a developmental tool, and manages to show that its significant long-term negative consequences easily overcome its positive aspects.
Finally, there is a discussion on causality, where I argue that given the multidisciplinary nature of corruption, it is difficult to infer causation.
Simply, this paper helps in understanding the current debates in corruption literature, as this is the first step to properly fight corruption, which is one of the targets of SDG 16.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Fayid, Ahmad Ala. 2018. Researching corruption : understanding its key concepts. Rule of Law and Anti-Corruption Center Journal،Vol. 2018, no. 2, pp.2-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1246909
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Fayid, Ahmad Ala. Researching corruption : understanding its key concepts. Rule of Law and Anti-Corruption Center Journal No. 2 (2018), pp.2-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1246909
American Medical Association (AMA)
Fayid, Ahmad Ala. Researching corruption : understanding its key concepts. Rule of Law and Anti-Corruption Center Journal. 2018. Vol. 2018, no. 2, pp.2-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1246909
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes margin notes.
Record ID
BIM-1246909