Corruption in Economics: Bibliometric Analysis of Global Research
Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: This study aims to analyze the global research landscape on corruption in economics using bibliometric techniques. A dataset of 710 documents was extracted from Scopus database, covering publications from 1964 to 2025. The analysis was conducted using VOSviewer to identify key research themes, influential publications, and emerging trends. The publication trends suggest an increasing recognition of corruption as a critical economic issue, while citation network analysis shows that seminal works on corruption’s impact on economic growth remain central to the discourse. Four major thematic clusters identified: (1) Corruption and Its Impact on Economic Growth, (2) Institutional Governance and Corruption Management, (3) Democracy and Regulation in Emerging Economies, and (4) Informal Economy and Culture in Developing Countries. These findings provide a structured overview of the field, highlighting dominant research areas and potential directions for future studies. This study contributes to the literature by offering a systematic mapping of corruption-related research in economics, guiding scholars and policymakers in addressing corruption more effectively.
Authors: BUDI HERMANTO, REYNOLD HUTAGALUNG, DJOKO JULIANTO, ARMUNANTO HUTAHAEAN
Institution: Universitas Kristen Indonesia
Language: English
Subfield: Sociology and Political Science
Field: Social Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W6893331209
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