Political Finance and Corruption in Eastern Europe : The Transition Period

This key volume provides a thorough and well-structured post-communist study of political finance, election campaign and party funding issues within Central and Eastern European countries. It will be indispensable for anyone interested in the efficiency of regulation in party funding.

One characteristic of Central and Eastern European democracies in transition is the lack of stability in terms of accountability and transparency in practices of political party financing. This key volume provides a thorough and well-structured post-communist study of political finance, election campaign and party funding issues within this region, focusing specifically on Central and Eastern European countries. It outlines best practices for political party and election campaign financing, discusses the shortcomings of political funding schemes and highlights the scandals that emerge under investigation. Providing an illuminating analysis of how current regulations of political finance succeed in controlling the rise of political corruption, the volume will be indispensable for anyone interested in the efficiency of regulation in party funding.