Effects of corruption on emerging entrepreneurship among college students

León Quillas, Cesar Ignacio Y Arango Espinal, Edwin Y Suárez Rodríguez, Carlos Hernán Y Largo Ávila, Esteban (2026) Effects of corruption on emerging entrepreneurship among college students. Revista Tendencias, 27 (02). pp. 88-118. ISSN 0124-8693

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Introduction: In emerging economies, corruption can act as either a barrier or a facilitator of entrepreneurship. Understanding this relationship is crucial in contexts characterized by institutional weakness. Objective: To analyze the association between nascent entrepreneurship and exposure to bribe requests among college students in southwestern Colombia. Methodology: Quantitative cross-sectional study with a survey administered to 391 students between 2022 and 2023. Linear probability and probit models were estimated to calculate marginal effects. Results: Exposure to bribery is associated with a higher likelihood of being a nascent entrepreneur (13.93 p.p., expanding to 23.38 p.p.) among those with family business backgrounds. The relationship varies according to university valuation, negative among those who perceive a high contribution, and positive among those who perceive academic deficiencies. Discussion: The findings show the coexistence of grease in the wheels and sand in the wheels effects, suggesting that the association depends on the individual’s educational profile. Conclusions: Corruption distorts entrepreneurial incentives; reducing bureaucratic barriers and strengthening institutional ethics in higher education are recommended.

Tipo de Elemento:	Artículo
Palabras Clave:	corruption; nascent entrepreneurship; college students; institutions; bribery.
Asunto:	Ciencias Sociales > HC Economic History and Conditions
Division:	Revistas > Tendencias
Depósito de Usuario:	FACEA Fac. de Ciencias Econ. y Aministrativas
Fecha Deposito:	15 Sep 2026 16:22
Ultima Modificación:	15 Sep 2026 16:22
URI:	http://sired.udenar.edu.co/id/eprint/19176

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