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corruption was accepted by all as a good way to do business
Yes, Lincoln Steffens was a muckraking journalist who exposed corruption in politics, including the connections between big business and crooked politicians. In his work, such as "The Shame of the Cities," Steffens investigated and revealed how corporations influenced and manipulated political decisions for their own gain.
Corruption in business and government.
Government should regulate business to eliminate corruption and improve efficiency.
exposing corruption in business or government
they were best known for exposing harmful practices of business and government
I pretty sure it was the MUCKRAKERS
Muckrakers were journalists and novelists of the Progressive Era who sought to expose corruption in big business and government.
They expose wrongdoings, malpractices etc eg Watergate
A muckraker seeks to expose corruption of businesses or government to the public. The term originates with writers of the Progressive movementwithin the United States who wanted to expose corruption and scandals in government and business. Muckrakers often wrote about the wretchedness of urban life and poverty, and against the established institutions of society, such as big business.
Government corruption influence unemployment rate in developing countries in a huge way. Funds that can be used to create employment are embezzled and even investors shy away from setting up their business due to corruption levels and thus jobs are not created.
newspaper circulation increased but little else happened