Corruption and Development

by Mark Robinson (Editor)

Overview

The problem of corruption is of central significance for the developmental prospects of poor countries. Corruption undermines development by siphoning off resources for infrastructures and public services and by weakening the legitimacy of the state. The volume will appeal to academics and policy-makers concerned with problems of governance and public management in developing countries, as well as specialists working on corruption and designing anti-corruption strategies.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780714649023
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	09/01/1998
Pages:	172
Product dimensions:	5.44(w) x 8.50(h) x (d)

Table of Contents

This volume of interdisciplinary contributions analyses the problem of corruption and draws on a wide variety of theoretical traditions and approaches, reflecting the fact that corruption cannot be understood through the lens of economic or political analysis alone.

Development in Practice



Bulletin of Science,Technology and Society

"a fresh approach to analyzing the problem of corruption in developing countries...A wealth of empirical material...This book will appeal to academics and policy makers...as well as specialists working on corruption and designing anti-corruption strategies.

Editorial Reviews

Analyzes the problem of corruption in developing countries and the best means to tackle the problem, drawing on a variety of theoretical traditions. Offers empirical evidence from developing countries in the form of case studies and cross-national analysis, and concludes that corruption requires an interagency response at a variety of levels. First appeared as a Special Issue on "Corruption and Development" of The European Journal of Development Research, vol. 10/1 (June 1998). Distributed by ISBS. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.

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