Voters And Corrupt Politicians 1
If voters dislike corruption, why does it exist amongst politicians, even in societies characterized by strong institutions and high accountability? A possible, understudied reason for this phenomenon is that, sometimes, voters might knowingly vote for corrupt politicians and understanding this potential cause of corruption is important since corruption is thought to be a significant barrier to economic growth and democratization, these are central concerns for social scientists (Mauro 1995; Holmberg, Rothstein and Nasiritousi 2009) and policy makers. Understanding the electoral roots of corruption should also help policy makers design suitable remedies for the problem. However, Sofia Breitenstein a PHD holder from University Of Barcelona said "Why do voters choose corrupt politicians?" While, public citizens express their clear rejection of corruption and their intentions not to support corrupt politicians, empirical evidence shows that voters around the ...