The Shadow of Kenyan Democracy - Widespread Expectations of Widespread Corruption

Why has democracy failed to reduce corruption in Kenya? Framing the challenge in game theoretical terms, Dominic Burbidge examines how mutual expectations between citizens dictate the success or failure of political reforms. Providing a nuanced assessment of democracy's difficult road in Kenya, Burbidge discusses the independent role being played b

List of contents

Chapter 101 Prologue; Chapter 1 Introduction; Chapter 2 Democracy and Kenya; Chapter 3 Corruption and Statehood under Multipartyism; Chapter 4 Explaining the Shadow of Kenyan Democracy; Chapter 5 The Hidden Role of Interpersonal Trust; Chapter 6 No Shadow Exists Without a Light;

About the author

Dominic Burbidge is a Post-Doctoral Research Associate of the James Madison Program at Princeton University. He has taught law and public policy at Strathmore University in Kenya, and completed his doctorate at Oriel College, University of Oxford.

Summary

Why has democracy failed to reduce corruption in Kenya? Framing the challenge in game theoretical terms, Dominic Burbidge examines how mutual expectations between citizens dictate the success or failure of political reforms. Providing a nuanced assessment of democracy’s difficult road in Kenya, Burbidge discusses the independent role being played b

Product details

• Authors: Dominic Burbidge
• Publisher: Taylor and Francis
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 14.10.2024
• EAN: 9781032929477
• ISBN: 978-1-032-92947-7
• No. of pages: 166
• Weight: 453 g
• Subjects: Non-fiction book > History > Miscellaneous; Social sciences, law, business > Political science > Political theories and the history of ideas; POLITICAL SCIENCE / History & Theory, HISTORY / Africa / General, Africa, POLITICAL SCIENCE / World / African, Politics & government, Political science & theory, Politics and government, African History, Political science and theory