The legal definition of political corruption is an illegal act by a government officeholder who uses the power gained by the position for illegitimate private gain. Examples of political corruption include bribery, ethically questionable behavior, and conflicts of interest. This pertinent volume provides readers with an expansive survey on the topic of political corruption. Chapters discuss abuse of public office for private gain, the relationship between money and political corruption, and what efforts exist to curb political corruption.
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Language English ● Format PDF ● Pages 112 ● ISBN 9781420502534 ● Publisher Greenhaven Publishing LLC ● Published 2009 ● Downloadable 3 times ● Currency EUR ● ID 8664990 ● Copy protection Adobe DRM
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