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Corruption Studies
America’s first Gilded Age reveals how concentrated economic power erodes democracy and offers a warning as similar forces reemerge today.
In post-Soviet nations where ministers have a relatively high BMI, corruption tends to be high, too.
8mins
Fraud is a $5 trillion “industry.” But not all its perpetrators look alike. Kelly Richmond Pope, a professor of accounting, breaks down who commits fraud — and why.
7mins
Forensic accountant Kelly Richmond Pope explains how fraud runs rampant — even when businesses don’t intend it.
6mins
University College London professor Brian Klaas exposes the ugly truth about world leaders.
The restoration of public confidence is crucial for strong democratic governance around the world.
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Why we keep giving power to the wrong people, according to political scientist and associate professor Brian Klaas.
Lawmen and outlaws were often the same people.
The Russian mindset is characterized by cynicism and distrust.
A forensics expert explains what’s involved with documenting human rights violations during conflicts, from Afghanistan to Ukraine.
In terms of sheer productivity, “-gate” has no peer. Wikipedia’s list of -gates has over 260 entries.
On forums, “true bitcoiners” didn’t talk about technology or crypto. Instead, they talked about trust and corruption.
Far from acting as the conduits of a benevolent deity, these religious leaders threw the teachings of their own church out of the window.