Normalizing Corruption: Failures of Accountability in Ukraine (Emerging Democracies) - Hardcover

Erik S. Herron (author)

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0472132148 ISBN 13: 9780472132140

Publisher: University of Michigan Press, 2020

Synopsis

Accountability is crucial to every successful democratic system. The failure to develop functioning mechanisms of accountability has undermined democratic consolidation worldwide. Reliable tools that hold officials accountable are essential for democratic governance; one of the key threats to accountability comes from corrupt practices, especially when they are integrated—or normalized—in the day-to-day activities of institutions. This book focuses on the experiences of contemporary Ukraine to evaluate the successes and failures of institutions, politicians, political parties, bureaucracies, and civil society. Yet, the topic is directly relevant to countries that have experienced democratic backsliding, and especially those countries that are at risk. Normalizing Corruption addresses several interconnected questions: Under what circumstances do incumbents lose elections? How well do party organizations encourage cohesive behavior? Is executive authority responsive to inquiries from public organizations and other government institutions? How can citizens influence government actions? Do civil servants conduct their duties as impartial professionals, or are they beholden to other interests? The research builds upon extensive fieldwork, data collection, and data analysis that Erik S. Herron has conducted since 1999.

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About the Author

Erik S. Herron is Eberly Family Distinguished Professor of Political Science at West Virginia University.

Edition details

• Publisher: University of Michigan Press
• Publication date: 2020
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0472132148
• ISBN 13: 9780472132140
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 240