PROBLEMS RELATED TO THE CLASSIFICATION OF FORMS AND TYPES OF CORRUPTION

Abstract

This article reveals the problems of typology and forms, varieties of corruption, which is one of the most acute problems for countries around the world, including Uzbekistan. As the author notes, by now the economic and institutional factors that can contribute to corruption in society have been fairly well studied. At the same time, the factors associated with the misunderstanding of the concept of corruption by the population and individuals, the presence of many types and forms of corruption have been little studied. In this regard, the author studied typologies, classifications and opinions regarding corruption, and put forward ideas about the need for classification according to the most acceptable criteria for corruption. The article also distinguishes the types of corruption, the hierarchy of positions of officials, and the sustainability (repetition) of corrupt practices. The article summarizes that the main types of corruption are inter-ethnic corruption, intra-agency corruption, private sector corruption, high-level (elite) corruption, middle-level corruption, lower-level corruption, random (individual) corruption, and systemic corruption. The article presents scientific and theoretical views on the classification of socially dangerous acts related to corruption.