The Internationalisation of Corruption

Corruption scandals hit the headlines all around the world, across a diverse range of institutional, organisational and cultural settings. Corruption is a major obstacle to political, social and economic development - its 'internationalisation' has had profound implications for counter corruption efforts. "The Internationalisation of Corruption" provides readers with an analytical framework with which to approach the issue of corruption in international affairs, from the perspective of international studies as an interdisciplinary space in the social sciences. The authors also examine the implications of corruption in world politics, international business and global finance; how corruption is linked to transnational crime networks; and the consequences of corruption for international development and world health. "The Internationalisation of Corruption" addresses the following questions: Is there a common definition of 'corruption', internationally? Is it possible to measure the scale of corruption globally? Is it possible to identify the causes of corruption? What is the impact of corruption? To what extent does corruption exist in different parts of the world? How can the international community effectively counter corruption? Who are the actors involved and what progress is being made? Which sectors are affected by corruption, internationally? The extended case studies, clear summaries, discussion questions, recommended further reading and relevant web links, will be of great interest to students of contemporary international issues across a broad range of social science disciplines, to practitioners in charities, NGOs, government and international organisations, and to professionals in public or private sector organisations who have a role in countering corruption.