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Title: The attitude towards corruption in the EU under a gender perspective

Authors: Andrea Cámara-Payno; Julieta Díez-Hernández; Martyna Novak; Elena Temiño-Santamaría

Addresses: University of Burgos, Burgos, Castilla y Leon, Spain ' University of Burgos, Burgos, Castilla y Leon, Spain ' University of Burgos, Burgos, Castilla y Leon, Spain ' University of Burgos, Burgos, Castilla y Leon, Spain

Abstract: The study analyses the possible relationship between the level of corruption in a country, the gender inequality and the number of women in decision-making positions within government and large companies' boards of directors. The study was carried out for 35 European countries over the period 2010-2020. Results confirm that greater inequality increases the level of corruption, while a greater presence of women in decision-making positions, especially in European societies with a stronger rule of law, increases the transparency levels in the country and reduces corruption. This study does not provide sufficient evidence of gender disparities in terms of attitudes towards corruption. However, it is possible to verify that a greater presence of women in decision-making positions enhances the country's overall gender equality and, ultimately, reduces corruption.

Keywords: corruption; corrupt behaviour; gender perspective; panel data; gender equality; women in parliament; women on direction boards; gender inequality index; rule of law.

DOI: 10.1504/EJIM.2024.135934

European Journal of International Management, 2024 Vol.22 No.2, pp.254 - 280

Received: 01 Oct 2021
Accepted: 27 Jan 2022
Published online: 10 Jan 2024 *