Sociology and Criminology-Open Access
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PhD Scholar, Parkmore Institute, USA

Biography

He is affiliated to Parkmore Institute. He is a recipient of many awards and grants for his valuable contributions and discoveries in major area of corruption. His international experience includes various programs, contributions and participation in different countries for diverse fields of study. His research interests reflect in his wide range of publications in various national and international journals.

Publications

• Commentary   
  Towards a Psychodynamic Theory of Corruption
  Author(s): Ghlionn J. Mac*
  
  According to Transparency International’s latest corruption index, India is one of the most badly affected countries in Asia. To compound matters, the recent pandemic has made matters considerably worse. The explanations for such rampant acts of bribery and embezzlement tend to involve burdensome regulations and opaque branches of government. Other authors suggest that India suffers from a lack of competitive free markets. These explanations are, of course, valid. However, what the literature appears to lack is a more human-centered explanation for acts of corruption. For example, talking about Kafkaesque like regulations fails to answer a fundamental question: Why, on a deeply human level, do some people knowingly violate the law? More specifically, what factors could play a role in creating a person willing to engage in acts of dishonesty and/or illegality? From my research, w.. View More»
  DOI: 10.35248/2375-4435.21.9.208

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