THE ANALYSIS OF CORRUPTION IN PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION - A QUANTITATIVE METHOD
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Authors:
• Tudorel ANDREI, email: andreitudorel@yahoo.com, Afiliation: Professor, Ph.D., Department of Statistics and Econometrics, Academy of Economic Studies, Bucharest
• Bogdan OANCEA, email: bogdanoancea@univnt.ro, Afiliation: Professor, Ph.D., Faculty of Economics, “Nicolae Titulescu” University, Bucharest
• Florin DĂNĂNĂU, email: floryndc@yahoo.com, Afiliation: Ph.D. candidate, Department of Statistics and Econometrics, Academy of Economic Studies, Bucharest -
Keywords: public administration, econometric models, corruption, logistical model, local governance
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Abstract:
This paper aims to examine, starting from Romania case, the degree in which decentralization process and improvement of local governance contributes to reduction of corruption on short and medium term. Through the used methodology, the paper is in line with the international trend that aims to analyze the impact of corruption on economical and social processes at the local level. For corruption analysis we used a simple dichotomist logistical model. From the obtained results, at one hand – descriptive analysis, on the other hand – the logistical model, there are some action to be undertaken for reduction the corruption level at local public administration like intensifying the reform process at local public administration level on three important components regarding civil service, decentralization process and improving the public policy formulation process, elaborating a long term strategy and a specific law on civil servant payment system, intensifying the continuous training courses for local electives, fluctuation reduction of technical apparatus from city halls as result of political changes, continuous training courses for mayors.