AGGREGATED CORRUPTION RATINGS: ASSESSMENT OF POSITIONS USING THE CASE OF UKRAINIAN ECONOMY
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https://doi.org/10.35774/jee2024.04.539Keywords:
corruption; corruption risk; index; dynamics; economic system.Abstract
The paper investigates corruption risks in Ukraine using the most common aggregated indicators: Corruption Perceptions Index, Basel AML Index, Financial Secrecy Index, Global Corruption Index, Global Organized Crime Index, Index of Public Integrity, TRACE Bribery Risk Matrix. The analysis of corruption spread in the economy of Ukraine for each of the indicators is presented in comparison with the best and worst examples of countries in a particular ranking. The article uses the method of comparative analysis and the method of data visualisation. Based on the assessment of the dynamics of many indicators, it is proved that anti-corruption reforms in Ukraine are being carried out more or less effectively, but the main task today is to build a qualitative trend of fighting corruption in the context of war, which will facilitate Ukraine’s progress towards EU and NATO membership.
JEL: H70; K30.
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Received: September 30, 2024.
Reviewed: October 21, 2024.
Accepted: November 14, 2024.
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