Title

Corruption, economic development, and insecurity in Colombia

DOI

https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-4666-4474-8.ch009

Document Type

Book Chapter

Publication Date

8-31-2013

Publication Title

Handbook of Research on Strategic Performance Management and Measurement Using Data Envelopment Analysis

Abstract

This research evaluates the connection between corruption, economic development, and insecurity in several Colombian departments. This chapter explores the dynamics of these variables using two empirical techniques: the Data Envelopment Analysis (DEA) and the Dynamic Panel Data Model (DPDM). DEA is performed to evaluate social performance in terms of corruption, economic development, and insecurity in Colombian departments with a higher level and risk of corruption and insecurity. Dynamic panel data analysis is performed to define the variables that affect corruption, insecurity, and economic development. The DEA model provides evidence that corruption and insecurity have different trends where economic development, natural resources, and political instability are key factors. The dynamic panel data model applied shows that Colombian departments with a higher level and risk of corruption and insecurity have lower economic growth, development, and social conditions, but higher levels of mineral resources and illegal drug activity, as well as the presence of irregular armed groups.

First Page

373

Last Page

387

ISBN

9781466644755,1466644745,9781466644748

Identifier

SCOPUS_ID:84944937887

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