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Understanding Systemic Corruption

This quiz explores the complex topic of systemic corruption as discussed by notable authors such as Persson, Rothstein, Teorell, and Lagunes. Test your knowledge on corruption theory, civic engagement, and empirical findings from field experiments.

Key topics include:

Principal-agent problem
Benefits of corruption in society
The role of civil society
Solutions to corruption

6 Questions2 MinutesCreated by AnalyzingTruth27

According to Persson, Rothstein & Teorell, systemic corruption is best understood as a principal-agent problem.

True

False

Based on a series of interviews with informants from Kenya and Uganda, Persson, Rothstein & Teorell conclude that citizens from corrupt systems benefit unequally from this type of exchange.

True

False

For Lagunes, applying the "whip" to control corruption refers to the role of civil society and authorities to access and audit information about the inner workings of government.

True

False

According to Lagunes, the more adequate solution for coruption involves changing the values embedded in a community, instead of focusing on the incentive structure.

True

False

In his field experiment in New York City, Lagunes finds that the threat of being audited did not generate a treatment effect.

True

False

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