This project aims to investigate gender differences in susceptibility to corruption through laboratory experiments conducted with students from two Colombian universities (i.e. UNAB and UFPS). The primary hypothesis is that women exhibit lower susceptibility to embezzlement owing to their risk aversion and pro-social values. The relative importance of these factors is not yet clear, though.
The research team, led by Dr. Giovanna Rodríguez-García from UNAB and Dr. Liliana Bastos Osorio from UFPS, with contributions from international expert Dr. Robert Gillanders from Dublin City University (DCU), will conduct experiments to analyze behavioral factors influencing gender-specific reactions to corruption. The project seeks to generate high-impact international publications and strengthen the research capabilities of Colombian universities to conduct social experiments in laboratories.