Gerald. E. Caiden, O.P. Dwivedi and Joseph G. Jabbra, editors
This comprehensive global survey of official corruption in governance links theoretical perspectives to common practices found throughout the world. Ranging from liberal democracies to autocracies, the authors explore initiatives being taken by national governments and international organizations to combat and reduce corrupt practices.
Gerald E. Caiden is emeritus professor of public administration at the University of Southern California. O.P. Dwivedi, now deceased, was most recently professor emeritus of political science at the University of Guelph. Joseph Jabbra is president of the Lebanese American University.
"A wonderful volume combining country-based, regional, and international perspectives with an appropriate theoretical underpinning. An essential read for all who are interested in this canker of governance."—Ian Thynne, University of Hong Kong
"Why does corruption keep growing? How are public and private corruption intertwined?... How do you fight corruption? This book touches on theme like these through thorough analysis, interesting cases, and exciting recommendations to take action.... Mandatory reading."—Bernardo Kliksberg, Inter-American Development Bank
