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Political Corruption in Eastern Europe : Politics After Communism

By Tatiana Kostadinova

Book information

Publisher
Lynne Rienner Publishers
Year
2012
ISBN
9781626374157, 9781588268112
LCC
JN96.A56C6545 2012
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
3 MB (3606065 bytes)
Edition
1
Pages
317\317
Time added
2023-08-19 20:07:10
EasternPolitical corruption - Europe

Description

Why has political corruption emerged as a major obstacle to successful democratic consolidation in Eastern Europe? Exploring the origins, scope, and impact of political corruption in the region's post communist states, Tatiana Kostadinova identifies the factors that favor illicit behavior and considers how the various forms of malfeasance are threatening democracy. Rich cross-national data and an in-depth study of Bulgaria reveal how parties and their leaders have exploited the transitional environment for private benefit, as well as how domestic and external forces—including the EU integration process—are constraining corruption. Kostadinova's conclusions point to the policy-relevant implications of her study for Eastern Europe, and for transitional democracies around the world.

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