Corruption in the Philippines
| dc.contributor.advisor | Alonzo, Ruperto P. | |
| dc.contributor.author | Espino, Jose Mari C. | |
| dc.contributor.author | Mora, Regina Victoria S. | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2024-10-08T07:35:32Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2024-10-08T07:35:32Z | |
| dc.date.issued | 2015 | |
| dc.description.abstract | For many years, corruption has continued to be a pervasive problem in Philippine society. This research aims to show and understand different factors that allow this predicament to persist. Using a new measure of corruption, the number of corruption cases filed instead of the usual perception-based measures, this paper explores the effects of different economic and non-economic determinants of corruption on a regional level. In line with similar studies, we conclude that an increase in either income or education leads to lower levels of corruption. However, education proves to have a stronger and more robust effect than income. Furthermore, this paper also explores whether the prevalence of political dynasties is a determinant of corruption. We find that it is not simply the presence of a political dynasty that can lead to an increase in corruption, but an unchallenged political dynasty that can aggravate the corruption problem within a region as it gravely hampers political competition. | |
| dc.identifier.uri | https://selib.upd.edu.ph/etdir/handle/123456789/670 | |
| dc.language.iso | en | |
| dc.subject | corruption | |
| dc.title | Corruption in the Philippines | |
| dc.type | Thesis |