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Huss, in this provocative study of Ukraine, shows that the conventional wisdom is misleading. Both corruption and reforms can be means of control, solidifying rather than undermining the power of presidents—even those who govern badly. In a time of international awareness of corruption, that might seem surprising—but top figures can skew our perceptions by the ways they 'frame' corruption and reform. In struggling societies dealing with corruption is much more than just a matter of making and enforcing rules.”—Michael Johnston, Professor Emeritus of Political Science, Colgate University, New York
“Ukraine is an exemplary case to demonstrate the complexities of the fight against corruption. In her book, Oksana Huss does not simply illustrate this over a longer time period and with more details than usual. Crucially, she provides a systematic analytical framework which coherently and convincingly brings together the numerous and diverse aspects of the political economy of corruption.”—Heiko Pleines, Professor of Comparative Politics, University of Bremen
"At a time, when quantitative analyses of dubious quality have come to dominate research on corruption, Oksana Huss presents a masterfully crafted study that deserves the attention of every scholar who seriously tries to understand the political dynamics of corrupt practices and anti-corruption campaigns. It is also a must-read for students of modern Ukraine. Her fine analysis traces how patterns of corruption and anti-corruption shaped and were shaped by Ukraine’s three presidential regimes from 1994 until 2014. It leaves the reader with a central message: to understand today’s hybrid regimes, a solid understanding of institutionalized corruption is indispensable."—Christoph Stefes, Professor of Political Science, University of Colorado, Denver
"The chapter on corruption is extremely helpful as it shows the rich array of the forms that corruption may take. The empirical section is rich in detail and can lead to a rethink of how we perceive the three presidents. Overall, Oksana Huss’s book on the interplay between corruption and the outcomes of political struggle in Ukraine is well-argued and informative."—Rostyslav Averchuk, VoxUkraine, 10.02.2021