Lecture 11 Flashcards
1
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corruption
A
the abuse of entrusted power for private gain. can take many forms
2
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what causes corruption
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- institutional factors
- social norms
- assessment of ethical business practices, incentive structures differing between societies
3
Q
lobbying
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activities aimed at influencing public officials and especially members of a legislative body of legislation
4
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political clientelism
A
the poffering of material goods in return for electoral support, where the criterion of distribution that the patron uses is simply: did you (will you) support me?
