ECON S281E (CRN: 30106)
Instructors: Bonnie Palifka
Dates: Session A, May 26 - June 27, 2025
Course Mode: Online
Meeting Times: MW 10.00-11.30
Distributional Requirements: Social Sciences
Online Course. Corruption, a manifestation of the principal-agent problem, is an obstacle to economic efficiency. Corruption occurs where fundamental institutions are weak or poorly designed, while situation-specific incentives make corruption tempting, and personal ethics are malleable. This course examines the economic, cultural, and political causes and consequences of corruption; cross-country comparisons of corruption levels; and examples of successful reforms and policies to combat corruption in bureaucracy and business. Prerequisite: ECON 110, or 115, or equivalent. Enrollment limited to 20 students. For college students and beyond. 1 Credit. Session A: May 26 – June 27. Tuition: $5270. Technology Fee: $85.