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Audio recordings for the AIB Journals Webinars, covering research published in the Journal of International Business Studies (JIBS), Journal of International Business Policy (JIBP), and AIB Insights.
Video recordings of these webinars can be found on our Youtube channel at: https://www.youtube.com/@AIBWorld .
For information on all upcoming AIB events, both online and in-person please visit our Event Calendar at: https://www.aib.world/events/
Charitable Bribes? The Concealed Form of Corporate Influence and a Road to Greater Transparency Worldwide
AIB Journals Podcast
22 minutes
2 months ago
Charitable Bribes? The Concealed Form of Corporate Influence and a Road to Greater Transparency Worldwide
Behind the glossy façade of philanthropy, corporations are funneling millions into charities tied to politicians, turning donations into covert power plays. From South Korea’s explosive Choi-gate scandal to U.S. defense contractors funding pet causes of lawmakers, the cases show a global pattern of “charitable bribes” reshaping corruption’s playbook. This investigation reveals how firms dodge scrutiny, distort competition, and why transparency is now the frontline battle in corporate influence.
Citation: Jeong, Y., & Siegel, J. 2025. Charitable Bribes? The Concealed Form of Corporate Influence and a Road to Greater Transparency Worldwide. AIB Insights, 25(4). https://doi.org/10.46697/001c.143042.
AIB Journals Podcast
Audio recordings for the AIB Journals Webinars, covering research published in the Journal of International Business Studies (JIBS), Journal of International Business Policy (JIBP), and AIB Insights.
Video recordings of these webinars can be found on our Youtube channel at: https://www.youtube.com/@AIBWorld .
For information on all upcoming AIB events, both online and in-person please visit our Event Calendar at: https://www.aib.world/events/
