Dissertation. Ph. D., Universität Duisburg-Essen, 2018 Includes bibliographical references (pages 325-356).
Contents:
Anti-corruption legislation. List of Figures -- List of Tables -- List of Abbreviations -- Acknowledgments -- Prospects for further research -- Introduction -- The research puzzle -- The research question -- The central argument -- Methods of data collection and analysis -- The structure of this study -- Conceptualizing corruption : Definitions, typologies and explanatory approaches -- From worldview to the concept -- Core characteristics of corruption -- Varieties of corruption -- Distinguishing context : Corruption as an exception vs. corruption as the norm -- Distinguishing relevant forms of corruption -- Corruption as an umbrella concept -- Particularism and conflict of interest -- Clientelism -- Patronage -- Control in clientelistic and patronage networks -- Patrimonialism -- State capture -- System as an analytical concept for corruption clusters in hybrid regimes -- Defining the system of corruption Typology of the system of corruption -- Combining constructivist and empirical-analytical perspectives on corruption -- Constructivist perspective -- Corruption as an empty signifier -- From articulation to construction of social identities and institutions -- Framing corruption as a tool in political tactics -- The role of corruption and anti-corruption in hegemonic struggle -- Theoretical explanatory approaches to corruption : Agency vs. institutions -- Agency-centered micro-perspective -- Institution-centered macro-perspective -- Synthesis : Variety of corruption meanings as framing options -- Conceptualizing hybrid regimes and the role of corruption in them -- Hybrid regime concepts at a glance -- Characteristics of hybrid regimes -- Distinguishing hybrid regimes from democracy and authoritarianism -- Uneven playing field -- Power asymmetries in semi-presidentialism -- The interplay of formal and informal institutions in hybrid regimes Dynamic of hybrid regimes and the role of corruption -- Scenarios of elite interaction and corresponding type of corruption systems -- Operationalizing regime dynamics -- Operationalizing actors' action : political strategy and tactics in hybrid regimes -- The interplay of structural context and individual actors' action -- Defining strategy and tactics -- Actors' strategic calculations in hybrid regimes : Goals, resources, environment -- The system of corruption in Ukraine and its role in sustaining regime hybridity -- The role of the oligarchs -- A system of corruption model -- Political parties -- Elections -- Political influence -- Political outcome side -- Synthesis : An uneven playing field as a result of corruption practices -- Case study of the political domination of Leonid Kuchma : Functions and implications of the centralized system of corruption -- Outset : Regime trajectory, power resources and constellation of actors regimes Fragmentation of power : Institutional and political competition -- Points of reference for strategic interaction -- Synthesis -- Corrupt practices as tactics for political domination -- Neo-patiimonial decision-making between 1994 and 1998 -- Change of the political domination strategy : From exclusion to co-optation -- Patronage -- Clientelism -- Non-coercive control : Corruption-based kompromat and blackmail -- Synthesis -- Corruption framing as a tactic for political domination -- Antagonism of strong principal and "invisible enemy" -- Framing of corruption as a principal-agent problem -- Suggested remedies -- Crisis and change : Framing shift toward perpetual corruption in society -- Popular attitudes -- Synthesis -- Assessment of the anti-corruption policies -- Constellation of actors and control of corruption in early 1990s -- Political domination by means of anti-corruption institutions and constellation of actors regimes Conceptualization of corruption in legislation -- Synthesis -- Conclusion -- Case study of the political domination of Viktor Yushchenko : Functions and implications of the decentralized system of corruption -- Outset : Regime trajectory, power resources and constellation of actors -- Renewal of the elite -- Fragmentation of power : Institutional and political competition -- Synthesis -- Corrupt practices as tactics for political domination -- Shifting towards a gray zone of governance -- Favoritism under Yushchenko : Bargaining in patron-client networks -- Synthesis -- Corruption framing as a tactic for political domination -- Antagonism of democracy and authoritarianism -- Framing of corruption as a system -- Crisis and change : Framing shift toward the concept of "political corruption" -- Suggested remedies -- Popular attitudes -- Synthesis -- Assessment of the anti-corruption policies -- Constellation of actors and control of corruption Conceptualization of corruption in legislation -- Synthesis -- Conclusion -- Case study of the political domination of Viktor Yanukovych : Functions and implications of the monopolized system of corruption -- Outset : Regime trajectory, power resources and constellation of actors -- Subordination of state institutions -- Synthesis -- Corrupt practices as tactics for political domination -- Particularism under Yanukovych -- Monetary corruption : An instrument of exclusion and monopolization of power -- Raising the "Family" -- Synthesis -- Corruption framing as a tactic for political domination -- Antagonism of chaos and order -- Functions of the empty meaning of "corruption" -- Framing corruption as a principal-agent problem -- Suggested remedies -- Popular attitudes -- Synthesis -- Assessment of the anti-corruption policies -- Constellation of actors and control of corruption -- Conceptualization of corruption in the legislationruption Synthesis -- Conclusion -- Conclusion -- Synopsis -- Comparative analysis -- Assessment of the strategies -- Comparison of political tactics -- Key findings and implications for counteracting corruption -- Prospects for further research -- References -- Secondary sources -- Primary sources for the framing analysis -- International Organizations : Documents, reports, assessments -- Overview of the expert interview partners -- List of online media for the search inquiry -- MaxQD A code book -- Anti-corruption legislation.
Summary:
"Leaders of hybrid regimes in pursuit of political domination and material gain instrumentalize both hidden forms of corruption and public anti-corruption policies. Corruption is pursued for different purposes including cooperation with strategic partners and exclusion of opponents. Presidents use anti-corruption policies to legitimize and institutionalize political domination. Corrupt practices and anti-corruption policies become two sides of the same coin and are exercised to maintain an uneven political playing field. This study combines empirical analysis and social constructivism for an investigation into the presidencies of Leonid Kuchma (1994-2005), Viktor Yushchenko (2005-2010), and Viktor Yanukovych (2010-2014). Explorative expert interviews, press surveys, content analysis of presidential speeches, as well as critical assessment of anti-corruption legislation are used for comparison and process tracing of the utilization of corruption under three Ukrainian presidents" -- Back cover.
Series:
Soviet and post-Soviet politics and society (SPPS), 1614-3515 ; vol. 218
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