Privatization and corruption in transition economies: A panel study

KOYUNCU C., Ozturkler H., Yilmaz R.

Journal of Economic Policy Reform, vol.13, no.3, pp.277-284, 2010 (SSCI, Scopus) identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 13 Issue: 3
  • Publication Date: 2010
  • Doi Number: 10.1080/17487870.2010.503099
  • Journal Name: Journal of Economic Policy Reform
  • Journal Indexes: Social Sciences Citation Index (SSCI), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.277-284
  • Keywords: Corruption, Panel study, Privatization, Transition economies
  • Bilecik Şeyh Edebali University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

By using three corruption indices, six privatization indicators, and taking the endogeneity problem into consideration, we test the hypothesis that privatization contributes to a decrease in corruption in transition economies. We identified a highly statistically significant and negative association between privatization and corruption in transition economies for three different corruption indices and six different privatization indicators. © 2010 Taylor & Francis.