Development Economics (L9).pptVIP

Development Economics (L9) Mozaffar Qizilbash Defining Corruption The public interest conception (actions contrary to the public interest) – corruption cannot be a good thing by definition The public office conception – use of public office for private gain – the most commonly used definition Bribery – which itself needs to be defined – e.g. what distinguishes a bribe from a tip? etc. Corruption and Development (1) The debate begins with Nathaniel Leff who argued that: the view that corruption is bad pre-supposes that the government is well-intentioned. Corruption might improve efficiency by i