In nations where bureaucracies were underdeveloped, clientelism, in which politicians offer public office to their supporters in exchange for votes, would prevail. Under a corrupt government, the quality of the bureaucracy is likely to deteriorate and society will likely fall into a vicious cycle.
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EurekAlert!
Democracy first? Economic model begs to differ
An Osaka Metropolitan University-led team analyzed the historical evolution of the bureaucracy from an economic perspective and came up with surprising results about nation-building and democratization.
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People living in societies with more corruption, inequality, poverty and violence are more likely to exhibit "dark" personality traits—like narcissism, psychopathy and spitefulness, according to new study led by psychologist professor Ingo Zettler of the University of Copenhagen. 🌍💰⚖️🩸
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Newsweek
Psychopaths and other dark personalities thrive in these places
Researchers discovered that narcissism, psychopathy and spitefulness are more common in certain places.
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In February 2025, Trump blocked future enforcement of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) 🚫💼, which had made it unlawful for US companies to bribe foreign public officials 🌍💰. The announcement led to a substantial boost in the stock value 📈 of firms linked to corrupt practices.
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Cambridge Core
Making Bribery Profitable Again? The Market Effects of Suspending Accountability for Overseas Bribery | International Organization…
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