(BSO291) -  ΑΘΑΝΑΣΙΟΣ ΠΟΥΛΑΚΗΣ

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Course Description

 

This course aims to provide an in-depth understanding of the fundamental concepts related to governance, the role of institutions, and institutional dysfunctions, such as corruption. It will cover both theoretical frameworks and empirical analysis.

Introduction. The Concept of Governance

• Definition and scope of governance
• Key characteristics and dimensions of governance

Institutions and Governance

• The role of institutions in governance
• How institutions shape governance systems and actor preferences

New Institutional Approaches to Governance

• Rational choice, historical, and sociological approaches
• How institutions shape actors' preferences and choices
• Institutional evolution and differentiation of governance systems

Institutions and Economic Development

• The impact of institutions on economic growth and development
• Case studies of institutional influences on economic performance

Globalization, Governance, and Institutions

• The effects of globalization on governance and institutions
• The interplay between global and local governance structures

The Concept of Corruption

• Definitions and theoretical perspectives on corruption
• Mechanisms and types of corruption

Corruption, Institutions and Institutional Corruption

• How corruption affects institutional effectiveness and governance
• The role of institutions in mitigating or exacerbating corruption

Corruption and Economic Development

• The relationship between corruption and economic performance
• Comparative analysis of corruption’s impact on economic development

Case Study: The European Union

• Governance and institutional issues within the EU
• Corruption and institutional reforms in the EU context

Case Study: Eastern Europe

• Governance challenges and institutional dysfunctions in Eastern Europe
• Corruption and its impact on political and economic systems in Eastern European countries

Case Study: Greece

• Analysis of governance, institutional quality, and corruption in Greece
• Historical and contemporary issues affecting Greek governance

Ημερομηνία δημιουργίας

Τρίτη 22 Οκτωβρίου 2024