Social Construction of Global Corruption: From Utopia to Neoliberalism

This book explores how policy approaches and discourse on corruption in the UN and OECD have evolved, with one approach focusing on transnational bribery and the other on curbing the power of multinational corporations. Developing nations, particularly Chile, played a significant role in these debates, but the US-sponsored issue of transnational bribery dominated the international agenda.

\n Format: Hardback
\n Length: 238 pages
\n Publication date: 17 December 2018
\n Publisher: Springer International Publishing AG
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This comprehensive book delves into innovative perspectives on corruption, offering a fresh approach by examining the distinct developmental paths taken by the United Nations (UN) and the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) in their approaches to combating corruption. One of these approaches focuses on transnational bribery as the primary manifestation of corrupt practices, advocating for a narrow-scope offense. On the other hand, the other approach takes a broader view, addressing the underlying structure of the global economic system and advocating for measures to curb the growing influence of multinational corporations.

Developing nations, particularly Chile, played a significant role in initiating and contributing to these early debates. However, it was the issue of transnational bribery, sponsored by the United States, that gained prominence and dominated the international agenda. As a result, the focus shifted from corrupt corporations to corrupt politicians, public officials, and their international counterparts: corrupt countries.

This book provides valuable insights into these processes and their profound impact on our understanding of the state as an economic actor and the multinational corporation as a political actor. It sheds light on the ways in which these developments have reconfigured our societal norms and power dynamics, challenging traditional notions of corruption and accountability. By exploring these complex dynamics, this book offers valuable insights into the ongoing efforts to combat corruption and promote sustainable development on a global scale.

\n Weight: 181g\n
Dimension: 279 x 210 x 3 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9783319985688\n
Edition number: 1st ed. 2019\n