The Prescription for Corruption Control: Policy Instrument Perspective
Jing-Hung Chiu*
Abstract
Fighting corruption has become a global political movement in recent years. Integrity is the most important measurement index of national development. Therefore, political leaders should consider it seriously to construct a government of integrity and competence. In order to reach the goal of clean governance, it has to have complete prescription of corruption control. This article, from the viewpoint of policy instrument, raises six types of policy instruments: authorities, incentives, capacities, system change, symbolism, and exhortation and learning. We could deliberate corruption control instrument through these six types and policymakers may design a "complete set of policies" so they can operate in a holistic framework while examining the strength and weakness of corruption control instruments. Proper policy instruments arrangement will accomplish the mission of corruption control.
Keywords: corruption, anti-corruption, policy instrument, democratic governance
* Ph. D. Student, Department of Political Science, National Taiwan University
His research interests include democratic governance, public policy, and administrative law.