Causes and Consequences of Corruption

Course Number:

S281E

Department (unused):

ECON

Description:

<p>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. <em>For college students and beyond.</em> 1 Credit. Session A: May 27 – June 28. Tuition: $5070. Technology Fee: $85.</p>

Instructor Name:

Bonnie Palifka

Subject Code (deprecated):

ECON

Subject Number (unused):

ECONS281E

Meeting Pattern (deprecated):

MW 10.00-11.30

Term Code:

202402

CRN:

30764

Instructor UPI (unused):

13992365

Session (deprecated):

H5A

Distributional Designation (deprecated):

LMRM

Subject Code (tax):

ECON

Meeting Pattern (tax):

MW 10.00-11.30

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Economics, Politics, and Law

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ECON S281E (CRN: 30764)

Instructors: Bonnie Palifka
Dates: H5A
Course Mode: LMRM, SUCR, YCSO
Meeting Times: MW 10.00-11.30
Distributional Requirements: LMRM, SUCR, YCSO

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 27 – June 28. Tuition: $5070. Technology Fee: $85.

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