The interpenetration of democracy and the economy has been subject to longstanding suspicions, on both sides. Economists frequently decry what they regard as ill-conceived interventions into the market from populist politicians. For their part, political scientists are often concerned about the...

Conference Sub-themes for Papers: - Conceptual and theoretical approaches to corruption in Africa - History, social structure, culture, and corruption in Africa - Leadership and corruption in Africa - Institutions, state capacity and corruption (Parliament, civil service, judiciary, executive,...