To study the basic prerequisites of the impact of the corruption on socio-economic indicators. Methods: economicstatistical
analysis, extrapolation method, structural and monographic analysis, expert evaluation method. Conclusions:
there is a clear correlation between the level of the perception of corruption and the level of competitiveness of the
country. The influence of corruption on the level of inflation has been studied. The relationship between corruption and
indicators of social development, such as the quality of life of the population and the quality of the services provided, is
examined and identified. It is proved that one of the causes of poverty and social inequality is a high level of corruption.
Application / Improvements: The obtained research results can be used by governments as a recommendation in the
establishment of anti-corruption policy.
