Korruption i Estland och Lettland, en jämförande studie

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Since the breakdown of the Soviet Union, more than fifteen revolutionary years have passed. Estonia and Latvia have undergone a change from communist states to members of the European Union. As in so many other post-communist states corruption has been a problem. However, Estonia has since the independence had a lower degree of corruption than the neighbour country Latvia. The main purpose of this thesis is to explain why so. The thesis also aims to try out Professor Jon Quah´s theoretical analysing tool in a different context than where it was developed. His analysing tool consists principally of five explanatory elements. Using these, the difference in degree of corruption can be explained by the early reforms of the Estonian administration which decreased the opportunity for corruption. The difference could also be explained by the fact that corruption to a higher extent is seen as a "high risk, low reward activity" in Estonia. In addition, the political will to fight corruption in Latvia has been deficient and the public sector salaries have been low. Finally, in this context, a complementary explanation to professor Quah´s ana...