The Reciprocal Relationship Between Government Inefficiency and Corruption
Abstract
A significant relationship exists. between weak governments and corruption. The weakness of governments leads to the spread of corruption, and corruption, in turn, contributes to the collapse and incapacity of governments. Both inefficient governments and corruption are detrimental. Why do weak governments contribute to the spread of corruption? And how does corruption pave the way for the collapse of the government? Weak governments are unable to provide security for their citizens, are incapable of delivering essential services and economic opportunities, and cannot gain sufficient legitimacy to maintain the trust and confidence of their citizens. The citizens, with a history of distrust, dissatisfaction, and ongoing ethnic, religious, or class conflicts, become polarized. Thus, they lack the capacity. for cooperation, compromise, and trust. As a result, they move towards crisis, failure, and collapse. Corruption also causes social, political, and economic damage, undermines people's belief and trust in the government's capabilities, and ultimately leads to the people's hopelessness towards the government.
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