Inter- and intragenerational differences in corrupt behavior: The development of morals after German reunification
Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: We investigate differences in bribing decisions among two generations from East and West Germany in a bribery game conducted as an online study (N=168). This way, we aim to explore moral considerations of individuals influenced by two formerly different institutional systems. We find a higher propensity to bribe among young Germans compared to the older generation. Young East Germans even reveal a slightly greater inclination to bribe than their West German counterparts. We conclude that preferences for personal favors may be induced among young East Germans given the tense relationship between market opportunities and conveyed cultural traits of a socialist imprint.
Source: Econstor (Econstor)
Authors: Auer, Thorsten, Berg, Timo, Hoffmann, Christin
Language: English
Subfield: Sociology and Political Science
Field: Social Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: green
Awards: G6265705886, Verbundvorhaben EIZ: Energie-Innovationszentrum der Brandenburgischen Technischen Universität Cottbus-Senftenberg, Teilvorhaben: Energy Economics Lab, Electric Power Systems Lab, Control Systems and Cyber Security Lab, Energy Storage and Conversion Lab, High Power Grid Converter Lab, Scientific Computing Lab
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