The Political Economy of Corruption: Grand Corruption, Bureaucratic Corruption, and Reform: An Empirical Investigation

Key Points

• This article investigates the political economy of corruption in Benin, focusing on grand and bureaucratic corruption.
• Conducted a policy analysis structured around verified scholarship and institutional dynamics.
• Focused on the African context to address relevant governmental and theoretical aspects.
• Organized findings into a concise publication-ready format.
• Identifies key dynamics of grand and bureaucratic corruption in Benin.
• Highlights implications for policy reforms based on the analysis of institutional factors.
• Concludes with practical recommendations linked to the core argument against corruption.

Abstract