Corruption is a complex and multifaceted phenomenon. The aim of this article is to open the “black box” of corrupt … typical corrupt agreement are described: initiation, execution and post-contractual phase. To combat corruption the … traditional and the more recent anti-corruption measures are analyzed. …

This essay criticizes the commonplace definition of corruption as the misuse of public office for private gain. Both … elements in this definition are wrong: corruption is also found in the private sector and in some exceptional cases it may not … simply be for private gain. Another problem with prevailing treatments of corruption is their reliance on a utilitarian …

Regulation plays a key part in public service reforms. However, corruption and the risk of capture may undermine the … purposes of these reforms. Both cost and incentive based regulations carry corruption and capture risks. This document shows …