The paper shows that the ex post criminal approach to corruption should be enriched by ex ante measure, based on two pillars. On one hand, Better Regulation regulation tools, such as open consultation, transparency of the decision-making and an in-depth justification of the final decision and...

A deterrence-based approach to corruption based on rationality emphasizes the role of adequate sanctions and controls to prevent corruption. This traditional approach is questioned by the cognitive sciences which describe real people whose decision are affected by bias, heuristics and the choice...