Is corruption really bad for inequality? Evidence from Latin America

Andres, Antonio R.; Ramlogan-Dobson, Carlyn

Abstract

This article presents new evidence on the relationship between corruption and income inequality. Using a panel data methodology, we find that lower corruption is associated with higher income inequality in Latin America. This result is in contrast to other empirical studies but it makes sense in Latin America for a number of reasons. The finding of an inverse relationship between inequality and corruption suggests that institutional reform policies by themselves may be misguided.

Citation

Andres, A. R., & Ramlogan-Dobson, C. (2011). Is corruption really bad for inequality? Evidence from Latin America. Journal of Development Studies, 47(7), 959-976. https://doi.org/10.1080/00220388.2010.509784

• Journal Article Type: Article
• Publication Date: 2011-07
• Deposit Date: Nov 13, 2014
• Journal: Journal Of Development Studies
• Print ISSN: 0022-0388
• Publisher: Routledge
• Peer Reviewed: Peer Reviewed
• Volume: 47
• Issue: 7
• Pages: 959-976
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.1080/00220388.2010.509784
• Keywords: Development
• Public URL: https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/468262
• Contract Date: Nov 13, 2014