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What activities may be involved in corruption?
What activities may be involved in corruption?
- Lobbying, campaign financing, and political donations
- Bribery, influence peddling, and embezzlement (correct)
- Tax evasion, insider trading, and market manipulation
- Price fixing, monopolistic practices, and collusion
In which types of states is corruption most common?
In which types of states is corruption most common?
- Democracies, republics, and constitutional monarchies
- Kleptocracies, oligarchies, narco-states, and mafia states (correct)
- Developed nations, developing nations, and underdeveloped nations
- Federal states, unitary states, and confederations
What is the goal of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 16?
What is the goal of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 16?
- Ensure access to quality education and healthcare for all
- Promote economic growth and infrastructure development
- Substantially reduce corruption in all its forms (correct)
- Address climate change and environmental sustainability
According to Stephen D. Morris, what is political corruption?
According to Stephen D. Morris, what is political corruption?
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What are some strategies undertaken to counter corruption?
What are some strategies undertaken to counter corruption?
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Study Notes
Corruption Overview
- Corruption can involve various activities, including bribery, embezzlement, nepotism, and other forms of illegal or unethical behavior.
Prevalence of Corruption
- Corruption is most common in states with weak institutions, lack of transparency, and poor governance.
United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 16
- The goal of SDG 16 is to promote peaceful and inclusive societies, access to justice, and effective and accountable institutions.
Definition of Political Corruption
- According to Stephen D. Morris, political corruption is the use of public office for personal gain, or the pursuit of private interests at the expense of public welfare.
Anti-Corruption Strategies
- Strategies to counter corruption include strengthening institutions, improving transparency and accountability, establishing effective anti-corruption laws and enforcement, and promoting citizen participation and engagement.
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Test your knowledge of corruption with this quiz. Explore different forms of corruption, such as bribery, influence peddling, and embezzlement, and learn about the impact of corruption on society and governance.
