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Introduction. Political and analytical challenges of corruption in Latin America / Stephen D. Morris and Charles H. Blake -- Pt. I Causes and impacts of corruption in Latin America -- Democracy, economic policy, and political corruption in comparative perspective Strom C. Thacker -- The crisis of the democratic state Alfredo Rehren -- Corruption and democratic governability John Bailey -- Why do corrupt governments maintain public support? Luigi Manzetti and Carole J. Wilson -- Public attitudes toward corruption Charles H. Blake -- Pt. II. National case studies of corruption -- Local accountability and the Peruvian Vaso de Leche program José R. López-Cálix, Mitchell A. Seligson, and Lorena Alcázar -- Evaluating citizen attitudes about corruption in Chile Adam Brinegar -- Corruption, accountability reforms, and democracy in Brazil Matthew M. Taylor -- Corruption and democracy at the state level in Mexico Stephen D. Morris -- Conclusion. Scholarly avenues and policy directions for the twenty-first century Charles H. Blake and Stephen D. Morris.