A Micro-Level Study of the Relationship Between Experienced Corruption and Subjective Wellbeing in Africa

Iddisah Sulemana (), Abdul Malik Iddrisu and Jude E. Kyoore

Journal of Development Studies, 2017, vol. 53, issue 1, 138-155

Abstract: The economic consequences of corruption have been widely studied. A growing number of studies exists on the relationship between corruption and subjective wellbeing. However, very few studies have examined how individual experiences of corruption are correlated with subjective wellbeing. In this paper, we explore whether, and to what extent, paying a bribe, giving a gift, or doing a favour for a government official to obtain a document or service influences wellbeing. In addition, we test whether being at the receiving end of corrupt practices affects the individual’s wellbeing. We find that experienced corruption undermines individual wellbeing for both bribe victims and recipients.

Date: 2017
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DOI: 10.1080/00220388.2016.1187721

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