The Good Cause

From conceptualization to ideas on practical policy recommendations, The Good Cause presents a state-of-the-art study on the causes of corruption. A cohort of internationally-recognized researchers from the various academic fields that study corruption come together to explain their different theoretical perspectives and offer an introduction to corruption theory. The Good Cause integrates research to date, delves into the dilemmas within theoretically framing and empirically studying corruption, and gives direction to future research. Understanding different theoretical perspectives illuminates new viewpoints on an important social phenomenon and the spectrum of possibilities available to us in treating it analytically and practically.

`[...] This book gives us a challenging view of the emergence of key concepts of corruption and reform, of new perspectives on the origins of corruption problems and the nature of change, and of ways in which we need to adapt familiar ideas to new knowledge and circumstances.[...].' Michael Johnston, Colgate University

`This book brings together world expertse to discuss the complex nature of corruption that undermines the legitimacy, performance, and credibility of all institutions. [...]'Gerald E. Caiden, University of Southern California

`[...] So many have either ignored the challenge of understanding corruption or have failed trying to grasp its complexity that it is starting to read a book that takes the challenge head on and succeeds chapter by chapter.[...] This book is an invaluable asset to scholars and practitioners alike.' Frank Anechiarico, Hamilton College

Gjalt de Graaf, Associate Professor in the Department of Governance Studies at the VU University Amsterdam, Netherlands
Patrick von Maravic, Assistant Professor at the Department of Public Management & Governance at Zeppelin University in Friedrichshafen, Germany
Pieter Wagenaar, Assistant Professor in the Department of Governance Studies at the VU University Amsterdam, Netherlands