Law and Democracy in Latin America

«Corruption

Manzetti Study Questions

  1. What are some of the problems with studying corruption?
  2. What are the two main elements in the decision to engage in corruption?
  3. What is delegative democracy and why is it more prone to corruption?
  4. Why was Menem able to stay in power in Argentina despite the corruption scandals, while Collor de Mello was impeached in Brazil after similar corrupt practices?
  5. How can transparency and regulation be good mechanisms for combating corruption?