Corruption and Government: Causes, Consequences, and Reform

Susan Rose-Ackerman

ISBN 10: 0521659124 / ISBN 13: 9780521659123

Published by Cambridge University Press June 1999, 1999

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Corruption and Government: Causes, Consequences, and Reform
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press June 1999
• Publication Date: 1999
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0521659124
• ISBN 13: 9780521659123
• Binding: Paper Back
• Condition: Used
• Seller catalogs:
  • Sociology

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Synopsis

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.

Book Description

This book suggests how high levels of corruption limit investment and growth and lead to ineffective government. Developing countries and those making a transition from socialism are particularly at risk, but corruption is a worldwide phenomenon. 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.