Normalizing corruption: failures of accountability in Ukraine

by Herron, Erik S.

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Full title :Normalizing corruption : failures of accountability in Ukraine / Erik S. Herron.

Summary

"Accountability is a crucial feature of every successful democratic system, and the failure to develop functioning mechanisms of accountability has undermined democratic consolidation efforts worldwide. This book advances the idea that reliable tools to hold officials accountable are essential for democratic governance and that 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. It evaluates the successes and failures of institutions, politicians, political parties, bureaucracies, and civil society by focusing on the experiences of contemporary Ukraine. While the book details the case of Ukraine, the topic is directly relevant for countries that have experienced democratic backsliding and those that are at risk. Normalizing Corruption addresses several interconnected questions about the development of accountability in its chapters: 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 conducted since 1999"--

Edition Statements

Publication Date:©2020

Publication Statements

Publisher(s):University of Michigan Press
Place of Publication:Ann Arbor
Language:eng
Publication Date:©2020

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Description:1 online resource.

Edition Identifiers

ISBN:0472127144, 9780472127146
DOI:10.3998/mpub.11596348
oclc:on1149201910
LC Classification:JN6635.A55
Dewey Decimal:364.1/32309477

Intro -- Contents -- Acknowledgments -- List of Tables -- List of Figures -- Introduction -- 1. How Accountability Works -- 2. Politics and the Struggle with Corruption -- 3. Vertical Accountability -- 4. Horizontal Accountability -- 5. Diagonal Accountability -- 6. Strategic Misrepresentation and Accountability -- 7. Wealth and Accountability -- 8. Conclusion -- Notes -- Bibliography -- Index

Subjects

Corruption (Politique) -- Ukraine Démocratisation -- Ukraine Democratization Democratization -- Ukraine Government accountability Government accountability -- Ukraine Obligation de rendre compte (Administra… Political corruption Political corruption / Ukraine Politics and government Since 1991 Ukraine Ukraine -- Politics and government -- 1… Ukraine -- Politique et gouvernement --…