Corruption and Government
Subtitle: Causes, Consequences, and Reform
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Published: 2016
Language: eng
Number of pages: 616
ISBN-13: 9781107081208
Subjects: Political corruption
Description: Corruption is a worldwide phenomenon. Developing countries and those making a transition from socialism are particularly at risk. This book suggests how high levels of corruption limit investment and growth and lead to ineffective government. Corruption creates economic inefficiencies and inequities, but reforms are possible to reduce the material benefits from payoffs. Corruption is not just an economic problem, however; it is also intertwined with politics. Reform may require changes in both constitutional structures and the underlying relationship of the market and the state. Effective reform cannot occur unless both the international community and domestic political leaders support change.