New 2-credit class on “International Efforts against Corruption” with Deborah E. Siegel
A new 2-credit class on “International Efforts against Corruption” is open for registration at the Frederick S. Pardee School of Global Studies to be taught in Spring 2019. It will be taught by Deborah E. Siegel every other Monday evening (6:30-9:15) starting Feb 4. As it is a 2-credit course, it can be taken on top of a regular load (tuition covers up to 18 credits) and adds topics that are central to the ways in which international organizations and businesses operate in complex legal and political environments.
The course examines, from an international perspective, the underlying issues and practices for addressing corruption, fraud and government ethics, while considering the economic, policy and legal aspects of the issue. It will provide a background in the common understandings of corruption among the myriad of organizations working on this issue, and how the different initiatives are attempting to, and actually making a difference while recognizing ongoing challenges. It will include original material such as excerpts of the texts of treaties, as well as news reports and analytical readings.
Ms. Siegel is a fantastic resource for students, having worked in the Legal Department of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for years, been a consultant to the IMF, European Bank of Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), and World Bank, and been intimately involved in issues related to corruption and anti-corruption policy (particularly at EBRD and IMF).