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Corruption and Economic Development

Corruption and Economic Development is a research topic within Sociology and Political Science. Science Explorer counts 20k research works in it since 1950. 10.2% of them reached the world's top 10% most cited for their field and year.

This cluster of papers explores the causes and effects of corruption, focusing on its impact on governance, economic growth, institutions, democracy, and the public sector. The research delves into cross-national studies, bribery, political economy, and regulatory aspects related to corruption.

  • Corruption
  • Governance
  • Economic Growth
  • Institutions
  • Democracy
  • Political Economy
  • Cross-National Study
  • Public Sector
  • Bribery
  • Regulation
Research works
20k
fractional, since 1950
In the world top 10%
2k
per year above
Top-10% rate
10.2%
share of its works in the world top 10%
Growth, 2018-21 → 2022-25
+24%
the tick is no change
Largest producer
United States
28% of the 10 largest, 2022-now
Corruption and Economic Development
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