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The author surveyed reporters to construct perception-based indices measuring two specific forms of corruption across American states: illegal and legal.
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The author surveyed reporters to construct perception-based indices measuring illegal and legal corruption across American states
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{ "measurement_method": "perception-based indices", "forms_of_corruption": [ "illegal", "legal" ] } - UUID
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- February 15, 2026 at 5:00 PM (6 months ago)
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This article presents findings from a 2018 survey of news reporters assessing illegal and legal corruption in US states. The survey reveals varying levels of corruption across different states and government branches, highlighting concerns about judicial corruption and election practices.
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