Θρησκεία και διαφθορά

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Θρησκεία ; Διαφθορά ; Διακρατική μελέτη ; Δείκτης αντίληψης διαφθοράς ; Πολλαπλή γραμμική παλινδρόμηση ; Νομική προέλευση ; Οικονομική ανάπτυξηAbstract
This study investigates the main determinants of corruption at the cross-country level, focusing on economic development, legal origin, and religious composition. Using cross-sectional econometric analysis for 2024 and the Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) as the dependent variable, the research examines whether differences in corruption levels across countries can be explained by economic, institutional, and cultural factors. The findings indicate that economic development is the most significant determinant, as countries with higher GDP per capita tend to exhibit lower levels of corruption. Legal origin also plays an important role, with common law systems being associated with higher institutional quality and transparency. The effect of religion appears to be mostly indirect, operating through cultural norms and institutional mechanisms that influence trust and rule compliance. Overall, corruption is identified as a multidimensional phenomenon shaped by the interaction of economic, institutional, and cultural factors.


