A “recursive framework” of corruption and development: Comparison between economic and sustainable outcomes
World Journal of Entrepreneurship, Management and Sustainable Development
ISSN: 2042-5961
Article publication date: 10 October 2016
Abstract
Purpose
The purpose of this paper is to provide a conceptual framework on the relationship between corruption and development. The paper demonstrates how the impact of corruption on economic development might vary substantially from sustainable development (SD).
Design/methodology/approach
A combination of literature-based analysis was employed by considering concepts from corruption and development. A synthesis of these two concepts leads to the development of the conceptual framework.
Findings
The findings shows that corruption originates from three main sources, and that the effect of corruption on development might differ depending on how it is conceptualized, but the spate of corruption is contingent on institutional quality and gains in previous development trajectory.
Originality/value
Relating the concept of corruption and SD and linking it to theories of development brings a sense of novelty. This paper has in its essence contributed to the conceptualization of the relationship between corruption and development which will help deepen understanding on this contentious subject. The framework will help to improve theory, research and practice in development studies and allied fields.
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Acknowledgements
The author wishes to thank Professor Ponlapat Buracom (National Institute of Development Administration, Thailand) who was the author’s doctoral dissertation supervisor. His insightful comments, direction and encouragement proved vital in the successful completion of the author’s doctoral research. This publication is the second chapter of the said dissertation. Many thanks to the anonymous reviewers and the editor for the invaluable comments. Any remaining errors are of the author’s.
Citation
Forson, J.A. (2016), "A “recursive framework” of corruption and development: Comparison between economic and sustainable outcomes", World Journal of Entrepreneurship, Management and Sustainable Development, Vol. 12 No. 4, pp. 282-298. https://doi.org/10.1108/WJEMSD-05-2016-0027
Publisher
:Emerald Group Publishing Limited
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