Political corruption in Europe

Bull, MJ; Newell, JL

Abstract

This chapter analyses: first the growth, diversification and types of corruption in Europe; second, the causes and dynamics at the heart of corrupt transactions; third, the effects of corruption (on the economy and the political system); and finally, the attempts to fight corruption. The chapter concludes that this fight might not only lack any positive effects, but could even be counter-productive, making corruption one of the most significant challenges facing European democracies today.

• Publication Date: Jan 1, 2014
• Deposit Date: Nov 14, 2014
• Publisher: Routledge
• Pages: 669-685
• Book Title: Routledge Handbook of European Politics
• ISBN: 9780415626750
• Keywords: Corruption, Europe, Politics
• Publisher URL: http://www.routledge.com/books/details/9780415626750/