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Behavioural Insights for Public Integrity

Harnessing the Human Factor to Counter Corruption

At the core of integrity is a human choice. Behavioural research reveals two determinants of integrity: the internal dynamics of how individuals make moral decisions and how these decisions are shaped and influenced by other people. This report describes how behavioural insights can help make integrity and anti-corruption policies more effective and efficient. It includes concrete policy applications and provides guidance for policy makers on how to use behavioural insights in designing integrity and anti-corruption policies.

Published on March 27, 2018Also available in: Spanish

In series:OECD Public Governance Reviewsview more titles

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Foreword
Executive summary
Introduction
The dynamics of moral decision making
Integrity in the context of social interactions
Applying behavioural insights to integrity policies
References
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Key insights

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It is not all about control and enforcement. Over-strict controls demotivates. Trust is more effective.
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There are no ethical superhumans. We are all subject to ethical biases when taking a decision.
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Guilt is smaller with diffused responsibility. Shared decisions and disclosed information do not guarantee ethical choices.