Gender and Corruption in MENA Countries: New Evidence from the ARDL Approach

Lamia Mazigh (), Islem Khefacha and Belgacem Smiri ()
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Lamia Mazigh: University of Monastir
Belgacem Smiri: University of Tunis

No 1611, Working Papers from Economic Research Forum

Abstract: This paper aims to investigate the gender-corruption relationship in 13 MENA countries over the period 2006-20. Given the presence of cross-sectional dependence and the heterogeneity of the panel, we implement second-generation econometric panel unit root and cointegration tests. Using the ARDL-PMG approach, which is categorized as an error-corrected model, the results are broadly in line with the existing literature. We show that increased women’s involvement in the economic and political sphere decreases corruption. The findings also reveal that the joint impact of women’s participation and institutional variables is more effective in lowering corruption. The democracy and political stability context plays an important role in explaining the negative impact of corruption, especially when women are policymakers. Finally, we provide robust evidence that when a country performs in gender equality, the link between gender corruption becomes stronger. These results lead to several recommendations for MENA policymakers.

Pages: 21
Date: 2022-11-20, Revised 2022-11-20
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