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POLITICAL ECONOMY OF CORRUPTION AND GOOD GOVERNANCE

PUBAFFR 857
Course Description

Surveys wide range of multidisciplinary research on causes and consequences of widespread corruption and experiences of anticorruption reform strategies, with focus on developing countries. Considers role of international organizations, multinational companies, and regional agreements in building good governance globally.

Prerequisties

Graduate/professional standing

Satisfies

This course does not satisfy any prerequisites.

Credits

Not Reported

Offered

Not Reported

Grade Point Average
3.81

6.73% from Historical

Completion Rate
96.15%

-0.86% from Historical

A Rate
88.46%

83.83% from Historical

Class Size
26

75.94% from Historical

Instructors (2025 Fall)

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