New Article Published in The Conversation

When mafia threatens democracy: Research shows ordinary people are less honest in countries hit by organised crime

A new article published in The Conversation explores the links between the presence of organised crime and civic honesty in more than 80 countries. The article describes how in countries plagued by entities like the mafia the relations between individuals and political institutions are altered, with implications for individuals’ views about corruption and honesty.

The full article titled “When Mafia Threatens Democracy: Research Shows Ordinary People are Less Honest in Countries Hit by Organised Crime“, can be read here.