Rose-Ackerman, Susan; Lagunes, Paul --- "Greed, Corruption, and the Modern State" (Edward Elgar Publishing, 2015) [2015] ELECD 1085

Editor(s): Rose-Ackerman, Susan; Lagunes, Paul

Title: Greed, Corruption, and the Modern State

Sub-title: Essays in Political Economy

Topics: Economic Crime and Corruption; Corruption and Economic Crime; Public Policy

Publisher: Edward Elgar Publishing

Date of Publication: 25 September 2015

Number of pages: c 384

ISBN (hard cover): 9781784714697

EISBN: 9781784714703

Abstract/Description:

The expert authors in this timely volume offer diverse perspectives on how corruption distorts state and market relations, while drawing from insights in political science, economics, and law.

This book represents a new wave of research in political economy, relying on methodological rigor to address topics ranging from corruption in taxation and trade to crony capitalism and false anti-corruption reforms. Key chapters provide a thorough review of the literature on links between political connections and democratic institutions. Special attention is paid to the OECD Anti-Bribery Convention, the US Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, China’s anti-corruption drive, and language used to discuss tax evasion. Case studies from various regions—such as China, Paraguay, South Africa, and New York City—anchor the analysis with real-world situations.

Greed, Corruption, and the Modern State is a critical resource for students, researchers, and practitioners interested in development, economics, governance, and corruption.