PAC Analysis as an Approach to the Operational Definition of Corruption

Aleksandar Stoianov ()
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Aleksandar Stoianov: University of National and World Economy, Sofia, Bulgaria

Nauchni trudove, 2018, issue 1, 15-42

Abstract: The paper is based on the classical definition of corruption (V.Tanzi) and explores the approaches to the operationalization of the mechanisms, levels and forms of corruption derived based on this definition. The objective of the paper is to elaborate appropriate areas of indicators allowing for corruption measurement and analysis. More specifically, the objective is to find solutions to these problems based on a descriptive model of this phenomenon using one of the “good” alternatives in this respect is the Principal-Agent-Client (PAC) analysis. Based on the theoretical analysis, the paper proposes interpretation of the content and criteria for different forms of corruption and identifies several levels of constraints to corruption behavior in public governance structures. More recent analyses of corruption assert that PAC analysis is not a good tool for analyzing the factors which inhibit or enhance corruption. As a descriptive model however, PAC analysis has its advantages as it helps delineate the mechanisms, levels and forms of corruption.

Keywords: corruption; corruption definitions; forms of corruption; abuse of power; principal-agent relations; social exchange; collective actor (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: A13 A14 H11 K42 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2018
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