Impact of corruption on public value creation: does national developmental and technological level matter?
Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: Purpose This paper investigates how corruption affects public value creation (PVC), and how this possible relationship is influenced by national developmental and technological levels across different countries. Design/methodology/approach The study applies a comprehensive measure of PVC, utilizing national level data from 187 countries, sourced from various United Nations agencies. Findings There is a strong and statistically significant relationship between corruption and PVC. Lower levels of national development and technological advancement intensify the correlation between corruption and PVC. Thus, the detrimental impact of corruption on PVC is robustly confirmed. Originality/value This study offers a new theoretical perspective by highlighting the underexplored relationship between corruption and PVC. It also addresses the empirical gap in understanding how the interaction between corruption and PVC is moderated by national developmental and technological levels.
Source: Public Administration and Policy
Institution: University of Sharjah
Language: English
Subfield: Sociology and Political Science
Field: Social Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4411448002