| Topic 1. Ethics: general theories and application to the public sector. |
1.1 Ethics: what is it, why is it necessary, what theories could help us give consistency to our decisions
1.2 Ethics and law
1.3 Public ethics. Overcome relativism without falling into fundamentalism.
1.4 The three great ethical theories of the West: deontology, utilitarianism and virtue theory
1.5 The ethics of public servants. Administrative ethics.
1.6 An internalized ethic, a commitment to the common good
1.7 Administrative ethics as post-conventional ethics
1.8 Principles, values, standards, cost-benefit.
1.9 Integrity and gray areas |
| Topic 2. Corruption: concept, measurement, causes, effects, combat. |
2.1 Introduction: What are we talking about when we talk about corruption?
2.2 Measuring corruption. Limits and possibilities.
2.3 Causes and consequences of corruption.
2.4. Some ideas on how to prevent and fight corruption. |
