Determinants of Subjective Corruption Perception and Assessment of Effectiveness of AntiCorruption measures in Ukraine

As a post USSR country, Ukraine has had persistent problems with corruption for decades, lasting until after the most recent revolution in 2014. By using the data from the National survey of public opinion on corruption in Ukraine in 2011 and 2015, this paper analyzes the determinants of individual corruption perception in general and by institution. While confirming the findings from previous research about influence of personal characteristics, media sources, experience with corruption and cultural beliefs on corruption perception, this study also provides empirical evidence on the regional differences in perception. Moreover, the paper identifies factors shaping individual assessment of effectiveness of anti-corruption measures undertaken by the government and establishes that Ukrainian citizens are more prone in 2015 than in 2011 to evaluate anti-corruption activities as effective.