The Logic of Corruption

'The book documents how and why concerted efforts from Indian authorities to tackle corruption in the decades after independence failed to alter the corruption that continues to flourish among street-level bureaucrats. Its nuanced efforts to definitionally unpack the dynamics of corruption by disaggregating its plural forms will be of value to anyone interested in the ways that corruption enables or constrains effective policymaking, no matter the developmental context.' Diane E. Davis, Harvard University
'This book skillfully combines theoretical analysis and case studies on corruption, offering new perspectives on both sides. Focused on India, but with potential applications in all countries, this is valuable reading for academic scholars and policy designers alike.' Avinash Dixit, Princeton University
'Chandra Shekhar brings his deep experience, insight, and multidisciplinary background to understand the enduring problem of government corruption. This book is a must-read for anyone working on the multiple social and political issues raised by systemic corruption. It is a clear and compelling example of the power of careful analysis that enriches theory and provides tools for discerning intervention.' Sally Haslanger, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
'Drawing on insights from economics, political science, and sociology, Chandra Shekhar's nuanced analysis of the supply side of bureaucratic corruption highlights the complex interactions between petty and grand corruption.' Susan Rose-Ackerman, Yale University