Corruption and globalization: an overview
Corruption and globalization: an overview

Summary/Abstract: Despite broad recognition that the transformations of globalization have markedly impacted corruption within and among countries, there remains no clear understanding of where the balance for control of corruption stands today. This article reviews existing scholarship on how globalization relates to corruption, identifying trends and drawing attention to gaps to be addressed by the contemporary research agenda. First, this article describes the theoretical model of corruption as interaction between enabling and disabling factors at the international level, beyond the typical unit of analysis of nation-state. Second, the article offers an overview of empirical findings on how globalization may offer new resources for corruption as well as new constraints. Finally, highlighting critical examinations of the environment in which control of corruption is currently operationalized, this paper calls for attention to state interest in enforcement practices to understand why control of corruption is regarded to be in a difficult position today

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