A Study of Political Corruption from the Perspective of Economic Growth and Sociopolitical Functions

  • Go Nakagawa Okinawa International University

Abstract

Economists have long observed that political corruption hinders economic growth. According to this perspective, corruption is a critical impediment that restricts development, particularly in developing nations. This article aims to explore political corruption from two distinct perspectives. The first is that political corruption has a detrimental impact on economic growth. However, corruption may also act as a social lubricant in certain political contexts. This is particularly evident
in regions like Asia, where cultural gift-giving is integral to social life in many communities. This paper posits that political corruption has a negative influence on economic growth and a positive impact as a significant social lubricant that can facilitate rapid economic development in developing nations.

Author Biography

Go Nakagawa, Okinawa International University

Go Nakagawa is a lecturer at the Okinawa International University. He obtained his Doctor of Political Science degree from Meiji University.

Published
2024-11-28
How to Cite
NAKAGAWA, Go. A Study of Political Corruption from the Perspective of Economic Growth and Sociopolitical Functions. Philippine Journal of Public Administration, [S.l.], p. 1-23, nov. 2024. ISSN 3028-1296. Available at: <https://journals.upd.edu.ph/index.php/pjpa/article/view/10183>. Date accessed: 04 aug. 2025. doi: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.14043204.
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