The Shape of Corruption: Colombia as a Case Study

Laura Langbein and Pablo Sanabria-Pulido

Journal of Development Studies, 2013, vol. 49, issue 11, 1500-1513

Abstract: We examine the shape of corruption within a country characterised by stable democracy and thriving legal and illegal markets: Colombia. We look at whether city officials solicit an extra payment when citizens seek to use public services. Using individual level data on bribe requests in 55 cities from 2004-2011, we find that the level of corruption is stable, but varies widely within Colombia. Our results suggest that corruption is stable at different levels in some Colombian cities, along with evidence of recent decreases in many, and increases in some, cities. Further research is necessary to explain this within-country variation.

Date: 2013
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DOI: 10.1080/00220388.2013.800858

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